Sr. Tax Accountant

We are looking for an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to support a contract engagement in the Westchester, NY area. This position will focus on performing a thorough financial review for a large multi-location client, with close attention to accounting records, supporting documentation, and financial statement footnotes. The ideal candidate will be comfortable working extensively in Excel and able to recognize inconsistencies, risks, or unusual items that may require further investigation.

Responsibilities:

• Conduct an in-depth review of general ledger activity, financial records, and supporting schedules across multiple locations.

• Examine financial statement footnotes and related disclosures to identify gaps, inconsistencies, or areas of concern.

• Analyze accounting data in Excel to detect irregularities, trends, and potential financial reporting risks.

• Assess the accuracy and completeness of books and records and highlight items that warrant additional review.

• Partner with stakeholders to summarize findings and communicate potential red flags in a clear, thorough manner.

• Prepare organized documentation of observations, reconciliations, and review outcomes to support decision-making.

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:

• Proven experience working in a senior-level accounting capacity.
• Strong background in account analysis and financial record review.
• Advanced Excel skills with the ability to evaluate large sets of accounting data.
• Demonstrated ability to identify discrepancies, risk indicators, and unusual financial activity.
• Familiarity with reviewing financial statement disclosures and supporting documentation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with a detail-oriented approach.

Compensation

$40.00-$45.00 Hourly

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