As a Tax Controversy Senior, you will work in a collaborative environment, lead diverse engagements, and develop fellow team members. In this role you will interact closely with clients and gain exposure to a wide range of tax cases. We pride ourselves on exemplary client service and enjoy advancing our team members from within.
Qualifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation desired
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- 2+ years recent public accounting experience
- Prior Tax Controversary experience IRS and/or Sales Tax required
- Recent experience analyzing tax consequences, summarizing advantages/risks, and providing recommendations
- Prior Tax Controversary experience IRS and/or Sales Tax required
- Income tax compliance experience
- Experience with IRS audits, IRS notices, Sales Tax audit and research, strong analytical skills to conduct tax related research
- Draft solution-oriented recommendations, addressing specific clients' tax issues on a consistent basis
- Knowledge and understanding of federal and state tax issues, preparation of US federal and state tax returns
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Knowledge of computer systems, programs and data retrieval
Responsibilities
- Assist in all aspects of IRS and SALT projects including audits, appeals, collection, penalty abatement projects, and tax resolution projects
- Review and analyze client data, respond to information requests, prepare required supporting documents and IRS filings
- Track statute of limitations, provide technical advice on practice and procedure matters, and communicate with exam team, and clients
- Regular communication with both the IRS and States, to accurately assess client's individual and business tax issues
- Monitor and update the Tax Controversy Department ticket system to manage deadlines and ensure timely responses
- Prepare written correspondence to clients, the IRS, and ADKF teams
- Draft responses to notices by federal, state, and local taxing authorities
- Manage case files in a productive, efficient, and organized manner
- Ability to investigate and diagnose client’s individual and/or business tax problems
- Draft regular articles and posts for the ADKF website and technical updates related to tax controversy topics
- Mentor and train less experienced staff
- Other duties as needed and assigned
Expectations:
- Willingness to pursue CPA or EA designation
- Understanding overtime requirements during busy season
ADKF is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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