Tax Paralegal

ITS has partnered with a highly respected law firm in Rochester, NY to recruit a Tax Accountant.

Position Summary:

The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Attorney to be responsible for conducting legal tax research, preparing and filing documents, and communicating with clients, and tax authorities, as directed by the partner. The successful candidate must have prior and/or current tax knowledge and experience, detail-oriented, and organized.

Responsibilities:

• Assisting Tax Attorneys in preparing for hearings and meetings.
• Conducting research on tax laws, regulations, rulings, and case precedents.
• Preparing legal documents, such as tax election forms or award agreements.
• Communicating with clients, gathering information, and keeping them informed about their case status.
• Assisting with transaction and organizational structure diagrams.

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, and related paralegal certification are preferred and an EA or CPA are highly desired.
• Minimally 2-4 years of tax experience, preferably within public accounting.
• Excellent research, writing, and communication skills.
• Proficient with software systems, preferably in legal research software and Microsoft applications.
• Highly organized skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in fast-paced environment.