Tax Senior

Who is Recruiting from Scratch:
Recruiting from Scratch is a premier talent firm that focuses on placing the best product managers, software, and hardware talent at innovative companies. Our team is 100% remote and we work with teams across the United States to help them hire. We work with companies funded by the best investors including Sequoia Capital, Lightspeed Ventures, Tiger Global Management, A16Z, Accel, DFJ, and more.
We recently have added a new division in Tax and Accounting.
From Our Client
As a Tax Senior, you will help support our growth, identify and seize new business opportunities and work closely with tax team leads. Our client provides an exceptional opportunity to develop professionally through exposure to strategic tax planning and compliance, deal structure consultations, and business advisory services. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in partnership, S-corporation, C-corporation, trust, exempt entities and individual taxation.
Position Description:
Works with the tax team to prepare and learn to review tax returns
Provides timely, high quality client service that meets or exceeds client expectations
Recognizes and informs senior management of opportunities to increase level and types of services to clients
Ensures professional development through ongoing education and obtaining additional certifications as appropriate
Handles routine client tax questions, and works with clients to collect necessary information for tax return completion and compliance
Stays informed about Firm capabilities other than tax compliance area, and promotes these activities to clients when appropriate
Completes research and special projects as needed
Basic Skills:
Bachelors degree in Accounting or related field
Minimum of 4-5 years of recent experience in Public Accounting with an emphasis in taxation
Experience with S Corporations and Partnerships
Experience with FAS109/ASC740
Understanding of tax code and technical aspects of tax preparation and compliance
CPA, or currently working toward passing CPA exam
Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements
Preferred Skills:
CPA license a plus
Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation, review experience a plus
Effective verbal and written communication skills, as well as good computer skills
Ability to handle multiple tasks simultaneously
Experience with a 20-50 person or large regional accounting firm is a plus
Masters of Taxation preferred, but not required
Salary Range: $120,000 - $140,000