Tax Senior Accountant

REDW LLC, one of the Southwest's largest and fastest growing certified public accounting and business advisory firms, with offices in New Mexico, Arizona, Oregon, and Oklahoma, is excited to have been awarded Top Workplace 2023, 2022 and 2021 honors for both the state of Arizona and the state of New Mexico.

AZCentral and The Albuquerque Journal also recognized REDW with special Cultural Excellence awards in Compensation, Remote Work, and Formal Training categories.

The Senior Accountant is responsible for preparing and analyzing tax records and reports; processing local, state, and federal tax returns and prepare claims for tax refunds. In addition, the Senior Accountant will assist in completing statistical and financial reports as requested; maintain tax records and prepare miscellaneous tax studies, reconciliations, journal entries, and records; keep managers informed of activities and significant problems; provide assistance to staff accountants as needed.

What you will be doing...

• Attains specialized knowledge in at least one area of individual or business taxation

• Prepare individual and business taxes (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065) at moderate difficulty level with some complex transactions

• Reviews simple tax returns with basic transactions

• Uses research tools as appropriate to answer questions during tax planning assignments and return preparation review

• Identifies tax situations with potential planning opportunities and makes informed recommendations accordingly

• Prepares and maintains supporting work papers as assigned and records of client contacts

• May assist in representing client during tax exams

• Participates in client meetings and contacts clients for additional information or clarification as needed

What will set you apart...

• General knowledge of payroll tax issues that may impact assigned clients.

• Detailed knowledge of property taxes, excise taxes applicable to assigned clients.

• Familiar with general bookkeeping packages (Peachtree and/or QuickBooks).

• Proficient with Profix and AuditVision/linking techniques.

• Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Visio and Outlook.

What you will need to succeed...

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, Finance or Business.

• Passed, conditioned or qualified to take the CPA exam.

• At least two years' work experience in public accounting.

REDW is committed to providing an environment where equal employment opportunities are available to all candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical and mental disability, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, and any other characteristic protected by applicable law. REDW colleagues believe that diversity and inclusion among our teammates is critical to our success as a global firm, and we seek to recruit, develop and retain the most talented individuals from a diverse candidate pool.