Tax Senior Associate

As a Tax Senior Associate at Latitude, your responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing a range of tax returns such as corporate, partnership, estates and trusts, 990s, and individual tax returns. You'll also be expected to provide mentorship and guide junior staff on various tax-related issues while ensuring compliance with tax regulations.

To qualify for the Tax Senior Associate position at Latitude, candidates must have 3-6 years of tax accounting experience at a public accounting firm. A CPA certification is essential, along with solid interpersonal and communication skills. Familiarity with tax software, particularly CCH ProSystems Engagement and Axcess, will be beneficial.

In the Tax Senior Associate role at Latitude, you will have the opportunity to work with a diverse clientele, including manufacturers, nonprofit organizations, long-term healthcare providers, and construction companies. This variety will allow you to gain a broad perspective on different tax situations and regulations.

The salary range for a Tax Senior Associate at Latitude is between $85,000 and $100,000 per year. Additionally, there's eligibility for discretionary bonuses based on performance during tax season and charge hour benchmarks.

Latitude offers a comprehensive benefits package for Tax Senior Associates, which includes two options for medical plans (POS and HSA) with prescription coverage, two voluntary dental plans, vision care, a 401(K) retirement savings plan with company matching, employee assistance programs, paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays, as well as additional voluntary benefits.

To effectively answer this question, highlight specific experiences you’ve had preparing these types of returns. Discuss any particular challenges you faced and how you resolved them, demonstrating your technical abilities and tax knowledge.

Mention the resources you use, such as tax professional networks, seminars, webinars, and IRS updates. Show your commitment to lifelong learning and how you incorporate this knowledge into your work.

Talk about your experience with specific tools relevant to the Tax Senior Associate position at Latitude, particularly CCH ProSystems Engagement and Axcess. Provide examples of how you've used these tools to enhance your workflow and ensure accuracy.

Explain your approach to managing workload effectively, perhaps detailing a system you use for prioritization. Discuss how you balance urgency, complexity, and deadlines to ensure timely and accurate filings.

Be prepared to showcase your problem-solving skills. Discuss a specific instance where you identified tax-saving opportunities for a client, what strategies you proposed, and how it benefited them.

Highlight your collaborative skills. Describe how you communicate effectively with team members, share knowledge, and support one another to meet deadlines and enhance overall team performance.

Demonstrate your conflict resolution skills. Share an example of a time when you had to negotiate with a client or persuade them regarding a specific tax position, using effective communication techniques.

Clearly outline how the Tax Senior Associate position at Latitude aligns with your future career aspirations. Discuss your desire for professional growth, continuous learning, and possibly taking on leadership roles in the future.

Talk about the procedures you have in place for reviewing work, such as double-checking calculations, using checklists, and leveraging software tools to minimize errors. Highlight your attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Share your passion for tax accounting. Discuss what aspects of the role excite you, whether it’s problem-solving, helping clients optimize their tax strategy, or staying ahead of legislative changes.