Tax Preparer

Our client in the Lower Fairfield, CT area has an opening for a Senior Tax Accountant. This Long-term Contract position focuses on preparing accurate corporate and individual tax returns while helping clients navigate filing requirements with confidence. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, careful review habits, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare corporate and individual tax returns in accordance with current tax laws, regulations, and filing standards.

• Review financial records, supporting documents, and tax data to ensure filings are complete, accurate, and submitted on time.

• Analyze tax information to identify discrepancies, resolve issues, and apply appropriate adjustments before final submission.

• Coordinate with internal stakeholders or clients to gather missing documentation and clarify reporting details needed for return preparation.

• Maintain organized tax files and supporting schedules to support compliance, audit readiness, and efficient record retrieval.

• Monitor filing deadlines and manage a steady workflow to ensure multiple returns are completed within required timeframes.

• Stay informed on updates to tax rules and reporting requirements that may affect corporate or individual filings.

If you are interested in this Senior Tax Accountant opening, please email your resume in a Word format to joseph.colagiacomo@roberthalf with the subject line "Senior Tax Accountant"

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing both corporate and individual tax returns in a detail-focused setting.
• Strong knowledge of tax preparation practices, compliance standards, and applicable filing procedures.
• Ability to review financial information carefully and detect errors, inconsistencies, or incomplete documentation.
• Proficiency in handling multiple assignments while meeting strict deadlines with a high level of accuracy.
• Strong organizational and communication skills for working with clients, records, and supporting tax documentation.
• Sound judgment and attention to detail when interpreting tax data and preparing returns.

Compensation

$40.00-$45.00 Hourly

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