Tax Senior

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New York, NY, USA
In-Office
Senior level
Angel or VC Firm • Information Technology
The Role
Prepare and review complex tax returns, perform diversified tax assignments, assist in engagement planning, mentor staff, suggest tax planning ideas, and ensure work quality, deadlines, and client service under manager/partner direction.
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Job Description:

We’re KSM, one of the top 50 largest independent advisory, tax, and audit firms in the United States. But more than our size, it’s our people and culture that set us apart. We believe great things happen when people are supported, challenged, and given the freedom to do their very best work. That’s why we’ve built a workplace where your career and personal life can thrive together – where you have the flexibility to manage your time, the resources to grow, and a team that genuinely cares about your success.

We’ve been employee-owned since 2001, giving every team member a stake in our collective success. This ownership mentality fosters a culture of collaboration, curiosity, and excellence  – where new ideas are welcomed, different perspectives are valued, and you’re encouraged to explore what excites you most. Whether you’re expanding your skills, tackling new challenges, or making an impact beyond the office, we provide the resources and support to help you grow in the direction that’s right for you.

At KSM, your contributions matter – not just to the firm, but to your colleagues, clients, and the communities we serve across the U.S. If you’re looking for a place where you can do meaningful work, build lasting relationships, and grow in ways that align with what’s most important to you, we’d love to meet you.

Responsibilities:
  • Performs diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of supervisors, managers or partners.

  • Demonstrates competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards.

  • Meets time constraints and client deadlines.

  • Participates in planning and scheduling client engagements.

  • Assists staff, where applicable, in work to be performed.

  • Prepares and indexes work papers; performs various procedures to verify client information.

  • Prepares complicated tax returns.

  • Suggests client tax planning ideas to managers, directors or partners.

  • Thinks analytically and understands the "big picture" of each engagement.

Requirements/Qualifications:
  • CPA certification or working towards obtaining

  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience in public accounting

  • Bachelors or Master's degree in accounting

  • Real Estate or partnership return returns a plus 

  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy

  • Exceptional organizational skills

  • Strong written and verbal communication skills

  • Client (internal and external) service oriented

  • Creative and persistent problem solver

  • Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information

  • Flexible and adaptable

  • Ability to coordinate and maintain follow-up on a number of projects simultaneously

  • Ability to prioritize changing workloads

  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful

We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, veteran status, or any other protected category. 

KSM only accepts resumes directly submitted by a candidate and referrals submitted by current KSM employees. Unsolicited resumes or candidate profiles sent by staffing agencies and fee-based referral services will not be considered outside of a signed KSM vendor contract. KSM will not pay a fee to recruiters or agencies that do not have a signed KSM vendor contract.

Skills Required

  • CPA certification or working towards obtaining
  • Minimum of 3 years of related experience in public accounting
  • Bachelor's or Master's degree in accounting
  • Experience preparing complicated tax returns
  • Real estate or partnership returns experience
  • Strong attention to detail and accuracy
  • Exceptional organizational skills
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Client (internal and external) service oriented
  • Creative and persistent problem solver
  • Ability to handle sensitive situations and confidential information
  • Flexible and adaptable
  • Ability to coordinate and maintain follow-up on multiple projects simultaneously
  • Ability to prioritize changing workloads
  • Ability to work independently, exercise good judgment and be resourceful
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The Company
HQ: Indianapolis, IN
690 Employees
Year Founded: 1942

What We Do

KSM (Katz, Sapper & Miller) is a nationally recognized advisory, tax, and audit firm. Through our deep experience across multiple disciplines and industries, we help our clients make sense of where they’ve been, what’s on the horizon, what’s changing, and what they need to do to prosper in the years ahead. We leverage emerging technologies, combined with our people’s differing perspectives, ingenuity, and creativity, to help our clients solve their most difficult challenges. KSM’s mission is also our passion and our commitment: We inspire great people to do great things. Our success starts with our people, the true assets of our firm. KSM is a place where you’ll be encouraged to find your purpose, exercise your creativity, and drive innovation forward. It’s a place where you’ll be challenged, advance quickly, and work in a stimulating, flexible, and supportive environment. At KSM, we’re always looking for remarkable people to join our team. Check our Jobs section to explore a career full of possibilities

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