Tax Senior Associate at Discover Your Potential at Whitley Penn

Whitley Penn a leading CPA and Consulting firm is looking for a Senior Tax Associate to join our Houston team! The Senior Tax Associate is responsible for leading tax engagements preparing and reviewing a variety of tax documents and recommending tax strategies by researching and interpreting tax laws. Seniors are responsible for planning and executing engagements and special assignments supervising and training associates reviewing work of associates and communication with clients. Seniors are responsible for compliance with all professional and regulatory standards.How We Work:Whitley Penn has become one of the regions most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn innovate and succeed by sharing knowledge embracing diversity and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.How Will You Make an ImpactLead tax engagements including planning and exciting tax engagements managing client deadline expectations completing returns and managing budgets.Review quarterly estimates extensions returns and year-end projections.Develop and maintain a relationship with the client and proactively work with the clients management to gather necessary tax information identify issues and make recommendations for business improvements.Research and consult on various tax issues.Respond to IRS and state tax authority inquiries.Supervise train and mentor Tax Staff and Interns including the review of staff prepared workpapers and evaluate performances.Gain a comprehensive understanding of tax process and Internal Revenue CodeAssist with business proposals networking and recruiting opportunities.Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude self-motivated a team player who takes initiative and willing to learn.How Will You Get Here2 years of public accounting experienceBachelors degree in Accounting; Masters degree is preferredCPA or a CPA candidateStrong leadership management networking and mentoring skillsExcellent written oral communication and presentation skillsWhy Should You ApplyFirm Paid Medical Insurance(Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance17 Annual Firm holidays with extended summer and winter breaks20 days PTOPaid Maternity and Parental Leave401(k) with Profit SharingDiscretionary Bonus ProgramFirm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam FeesHealth & Wellness ProgramPet InsuranceWhitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit employ train compensate and promote without regard to on age race creed gender color religion national origin sexual orientation gender identity veteran status disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal state or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications merit and business need.#LI-ONSITERequired Experience:Senior IC Key Skills Tax Experience,Accounting Software,GAAP,QuickBooks,Accounting,Sage,Account Reconciliation,Analysis Skills,Research Experience,SOX,Microsoft Excel,Financial Analysis Employment Type : Full-Time Experience: years Vacancy: 1