Senior Tax Accountant

Prestige Accounting & Consulting • Remote

Posted 1 hour ago

Description

We’re hiring a career-motivated, data-driven certified public accountant for a key position on our team. You’ll be responsible for maintaining the financial integrity of our company by overseeing our financial planning, keeping our general ledger up-to-date, ensuring the accuracy of our financial information, and making recommendations for budget optimization. Candidates should be experienced problem-solvers, well-organized, detail-oriented, and time-efficient.

Responsibilities

Lead the preparation, review, and delivery of comprehensive tax plans and strategies for law firm clients.
Review and approve financial statements, tax returns, and reconciliations prepared by team members.
Conduct in-depth financial and operational analysis to help clients improve profitability, reduce tax liability, and enhance cash flow.
Manage the most complex three-way trust account reconciliations, ensuring compliance with IOLTA regulations.
Oversee and advise on budgeting, forecasting, and financial planning for clients.
Collaborate with the leadership team to identify new service opportunities and develop client-focused solutions.
Lead training sessions and provide mentorship to junior accountants and staff, fostering a culture of continuous learning and development.
Represent the firm in client consultations, industry events, and networking opportunities to drive client retention and acquisition.
Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure the business runs smoothly.

Bookkeeping: Review the company’s financial documents including financial statements, balance sheets, profit and loss statements, and financial transactions and make sure they’re correct and comply with laws and regulations
Establish accounting policies and procedures to ensure the business runs smoothly
Work in an advisory capacity on the organizational budget and strategic planning

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
6+ years of accounting experience, with expertise in tax preparation, tax planning, and legal trust accounting.
CPA designation required.
Advanced proficiency in accounting and tax preparation software (e.g., QuickBooks Online, Drake, Lacerte) and legal practice management tools.
Proven leadership and client management skills, with the ability to lead complex engagements and develop strong client relationships.
Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills.
Please do not apply if you do not meet ALL of the above qualifications.

Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)
Must have passed the uniform CPA examination from the AICPA and be CPA certified within the state board of accountancy regulations
Candidate must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting or similar field, Master’s degree preferred
2+ years of work experience in accounting services, financial services, or similar field
Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills

Compensation

$90,000 - $120,000 yearly

About Prestige Accounting & Consulting

At Prestige Accounting & Consulting, our expertise in IOLTA Accounting and legal accounting enables us to leverage specialized strategies to boost the profitability of law firms.

Our unique ABC bundle, consisting of Accounting, Business, personal taxes, and Consulting, comes at a flat monthly rate, eliminating any unexpected expenses.

CORE VALUES

A.I.C.P.A

Always Improving
Innovation
Clarity
Passion
Accurate Results

We make sure clients are ALWAYS IMPROVING. Now that we live in a digital age, we always seek new methods of INNOVATION to streamline business processes to better serve more clients. We help clients embrace CLARITY so that they can focus on working with the community they wish to serve. We help clients obtain profits from their PASSION. We help clients monitor success by tracking ACCURATE RESULTS.