Position Opening: Tax Senior Associate

Tax Senior Associate – Richmond (VA)

Description

Do you thrive in a collaborative environment? Are you looking for a flexible hybrid work schedule? Want to build a personalized career path that suits your industry and service strengths? Do you enjoy building relationships with clients and the community?

Keiter is the largest, local independent accounting firm in Richmond, and you may be a great fit.

Keiter Mission:

Help people achieve their full potential while pursuing their purpose – at home, at work, and in the community.

Keiter Values:

Innovation – Collaboration – Accountability – Relationships

We have:

• A large variety of client industries, allowing for diverse day-to-day tax projects
• Opportunities for building close relationships with your clients
• An open mind for new ideas and methodologies
• Programs for continuing professional education and career development
• Numerous niche service and industry teams to join that match your unique skills and interests
• A supportive and collaborative team environment
• Flexible work environment to support your unique professional and personal needs
• Community involvement opportunities

You have:

• A college degree in accounting
• Three years’ experience as an associate in a public accounting firm or equivalent work experience
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam (with preference given to candidates already holding the CPA credential)
• The ability to review and prepare income tax returns of all types: C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and Individual
• Knowledge of tax research skills for communicating to clients and documenting client files
• A keen eye for strategic business and tax consulting with a focus on tax minimization and risk management including:
  • Viewing partnership operating agreements to determine allocation of profits and losses
  • Assisting with merger and acquisition analysis/ due diligence
  • Reviewing client trial balances for book/tax timing differences
  • Evaluating the propriety of depreciation methods and lives used
  • Assisting in accounting method changes
  • Reviewing multi-state operations for state filing requirements
• Experience with supervising and training fellow associates
• The ability to assist in federal and state controversy work

In this role, you will perform tasks related to functional taxation under the minimal direction of the supervisor, manager, and partners.