Haefele Flanagan & Co

Senior Tax Accountant

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Maple Shade, NJ

In-Office

Mid level

Consulting • Financial Services

The Role

Responsible for preparing various tax returns, managing client engagements, and developing client relationships while overseeing workflow and training staff.

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Senior Tax Accountant
Location: Maple Shade, NJ
Firm Type: CPA Firm
Employment Type: Full-Time

Position Summary:
As a Senior Tax Accountant at Haefele Flanagan, you’ll take ownership of client relationships, lead complex tax engagements, and help drive our firm’s growth. You’ll benefit from mentorship, ongoing professional development, and a culture that values your ideas and well-being. Whether you’re looking to deepen your expertise or advance to leadership, we’ll support your journey every step of the way.

Key Responsibilities:

Accurately prepare corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns in compliance with relevant regulations.
Review tax returns prepared by Associates to ensure accuracy and compliance.
Assume in-charge responsibilities for specific tax, accounting, and consulting engagements, overseeing the workflow and ensuring timely completion.
Serve as a primary point of contact for clients, fostering strong relationships through effective communication.
Demonstrate initiative in managing tax return processes and various accounting projects from start to finish, including proactive follow-up.
Contribute to engagement efficiency through thoughtful planning and organization.
Provide timely and clear updates to team members on engagement status.
Collaborate with engagement team members to identify and develop additional accounting services for existing clients.
Organize and coordinate workflow on multiple client engagements simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.
Begin to develop a specialized area of tax expertise.
Cultivate professional contacts through networking in community events.
Train new staff members in accounting, tax, and other relevant software.
Serve as a knowledgeable resource for associates, providing guidance and supervision as needed.
Proactively identify opportunities to improve client accounting functions and offer value-added suggestions.

Career Pathways & Advancement:
At Haefele Flanagan, your career progression matters. Senior Tax Associates have a clear path to advancement, including opportunities to become Tax Managers and Partners. You’ll have access to mentorship, leadership development programs, and regular feedback to help you achieve your professional goals.

Qualifications:

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance
CPA license or actively pursuing certification.
Minimum of 3-5 years of public accounting experience with a focus on tax.
Demonstrated experience in preparing and reviewing corporate, individual, partnership, and other tax returns.
Proven ability to take ownership of client engagements.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to interact professionally with clients and colleagues.
Strong organizational and time management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines effectively.
Demonstrated initiative and a proactive approach to work.
Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Access (preferred).
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team

Benefits:

Competitive salary and performance-based bonuses.
Health, dental, and vision insurance.
401(k) with firm match.
Employer paid life insurance (2x salary)
Monthly cell phone stipend of $50
401(k) plan and 50% employer match up to 10% of salary - eligible to contribute first day of employment
HSA, FSA, 529 plans, and Supplemental Disability plans
Tuition, professional dues, and fees reimbursement
Client and employee referral bonus program

Work/ Life Balance MATTERS!
Fridays off in the summer from Memorial Day to Labor Day

Generous PTO days and paid holidays
Casual attire and atmosphere
Employee Assistance Program
We feed you (even if you aren’t hungry)

Company Values and Culture:

Looking for a place where open communication, streamlined processes and accountability matter? Look no further. We run on EOS®.
We offer all our employees the opportunity for extensive training and professional development coaching, team bonding, wellness and volunteer activities throughout the year.
We live by our values…interested in finding out what they are? Apply now!

Check out EOS® www.eosworldwide.com
Haefele Flanagan is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Haefele Flanagan recognizes the value of diversity and is committed to creating an inclusive environment. Come join us and help build our community.