**TAX SENIOR ACCOUNTANT - SHARED SERVICE CENTER**
Individuals at this level have a minimum of two years' experience as a staff accountant and normally have passed the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam. Senior Accountants in Tax are expected to:
- Know and understand the reason behind the firm's policies and procedures
- Possess technical knowledge sufficient to supervise ("coach") staff accountants
- Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality core engagement teams (client) relationships and loyalty
- Exhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm's evaluation forms
- Begin developing a command of pertinent IRC sections and regulations
- Become proficient at tax research including knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm
- Assume responsibility for the supervision of tax return preparation engagements
- Begin developing proficiency in tax planning
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
- Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
- Know, understand and abide by the firm's policies and procedures
- Meet time constraints and client deadlines
- Prepare other reports, projects and duties as may be assigned
- Possess technical knowledge sufficient to assist staff associates
- Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality core engagement teams (client) relationship and loyalty
- Participate in firm training courses to further develop technical skills
- Provide excellent client service by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service
- Become proficient at tax research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm
**REQUIREMENTS**
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting with the 150 hours and must have completed all requirements to be able to sit for the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam. Masters in Tax preferred
- Actively pursuing CPA or Chartered Accountant license
- 2+ years of public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of tax returns
- Oral/written communication skills in English
- Computer literate
- Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
- Ability to prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized
- Ability to work well in a team environment
CRI unites your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits. CRI works together to build an empowered workplace for every person that steps foot through the door, from intern, to admin, to staff accountant, to partner. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts
LI-SG1
