Tax SeniorGray, Gray & Gray is one of New England's fastest growing independent full-service consulting, accounting and advisory firms and we are looking for highly motivated, enthusiastic professionals who are true team players and possess a high level of commitment to growth and development to join our team.Join us in our beautiful Canton, MA office (currently offering remote work options with ongoing flexibility) for a career that will be highly rewarding and interesting, yet still leaves time for family and outside interests and activities.We give our team members the power to do more.More growth. More personal attention. More opportunities.Role Description: We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing team.
The ideal candidate will assume responsibility for performing tax engagements with minimum supervision, but with Tax Supervisor, Manager and Partner support. This role requires direct client contact and relationship management. The ideal candidate will review complex federal and state tax returns for C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, Trusts, and Individuals.This role requires applying technical knowledge and research skills while working as part of a team with a focus on continual improvement, Staff mentorship, coaching and training.Responsibilities:Supervise and mentor Interns, Staff AccountantsMaintain an understanding of the business and the Staff/Senior Staff responsibilitiesReview of tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts, plus research and client contactDevelops advanced technical skills both on the job and through formal learning channels, and has ability to complete complex returnsStrong involvement in Staff level training and developmentWorks as an effective team member to complete projects and assigned tasksBuilds working relationships at peer and client levelEffectively documents workIdentifies and solves task issues as well as tracking task progress in a timely and organized mannerDemonstrates an active interest in the business world by keeping abreast of market trends and business developments including networkingAssists in proposal development and research gathering as requestedParticipates in office wide initiatives – recruitment, marketing etc.Actively pursues self-development opportunities in line with the competency modelBuilds strong team relationship skillsPrepare returns as neededAssist in the development and execution of department's various training programsSet and monitor staff scheduling and workloadsEncourage the continuous technical and soft-skill development of staff by providing timely feedback on engagementsParticipate in recruitment events including Career Fairs, High School visits and firm Open House eventsKey Success Factors:Continually works to advance technical skillsTeam playerInterest in business and industry affairsAbility to motivate, develop and direct team members as they workAbility to apply principles of logical thinking to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusionsAbility to train, orient and mentor staffAbility to review and evaluate the work of othersDetail oriented and improvement focusedFlexibility to change direction frequentlyActions support the "Culture of Helpfulness" and "Continuous Improvement" Core ValuesServe as an instructor or discussion leader in educational programs and participate in the firm's marketing activities.Client satisfactionRespect of all team members and clientsHigh-quality workActive communication of workload and when additional support is neededTechnical expertiseRequired Experience:3+ years of progressive CPA firm experienceBS in Accounting, MSA or MBA preferredAbility to adjust schedule based on peak workload times in the department