Senior Tax Accountant - job 1 of 4

As a Senior Tax Accountant at our Johns Creek, GA location, you'll be responsible for preparing federal and state income and franchise tax returns, as well as managing quarterly estimates and extensions. You'll also handle foreign tax returns, respond to tax-related notices, and maintain tax compliance. Your role will include researching various tax issues, maintaining tax depreciation schedules, and assisting in audit documentation preparation.

To be considered for the Senior Tax Accountant role at our company, a minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting is essential. Candidates should hold a Bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Excel, Word, Outlook) is necessary, along with experience in tax preparation software, preferably OneSource.

The Senior Tax Accountant position is primarily in-office at our Johns Creek, GA location. However, we are open-minded about offering a hybrid working model, allowing flexibility depending on the team’s needs and company policies.

Candidates applying for the Senior Tax Accountant position should be proficient in using the Microsoft Office Product Suite, particularly Excel, Word, and Outlook. Experience with tax preparation software, ideally OneSource, and familiarity with depreciation programs like Sage FAS is preferred.

Our company offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package for the Senior Tax Accountant role. Employees enjoy a supportive work culture that prioritizes work/life balance, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative team environment.

When answering this question, highlight specific examples from your previous roles where you successfully prepared tax returns, addressing various complexities. Emphasize your attention to detail and your understanding of relevant tax regulations to showcase your expertise.

Discuss your methods for staying current, such as attending professional development seminars, subscribing to tax newsletters, or participating in relevant training. This shows your commitment to continuous learning and compliance.

Explain your approach to maintaining a tax compliance calendar and your organizational skills in managing deadlines. You may also mention experiences where your proactive measures ensured successful audits or avoided penalties.

Outline the steps you would take to address a notice: reviewing the notice thoroughly, gathering necessary documentation, analyzing the issue at hand, and formulating a response in a timely manner. This demonstrates your problem-solving skills and your ability to communicate effectively.

Share specific examples of your experience with foreign tax reporting requirements, including the types of returns you've prepared. Highlight your attention to detail and how you ensured compliance with international tax laws.

Detail your experience with specific tax preparation software, emphasizing proficiency with tools like OneSource or Sage FAS. Additionally, describe how you've utilized these tools to improve efficiency and accuracy in tax preparation.

Discuss your methodical approach to researching tax issues, mentioning resources you rely on, such as IRS publications, tax research databases, or collaboration with colleagues. This illustrates your thoroughness and resourcefulness in problem-solving.

Describe your involvement in tax audits, emphasizing your role in providing documentation and insights on tax reporting. Highlight any success stories where your contributions led to positive outcomes during audits.

Illustrate your time management skills by providing examples of how you've prioritized tasks and utilized project management tools or techniques to meet deadlines without compromising quality.

Share your perspective on the challenges of tax accounting, such as changes in legislation or complex tax situations, and discuss how you overcome these challenges through preparation, ongoing education, or leveraging technology.