Senior Accountant

Conduct complex financial analysis for clients and prepare detailed financial reports, forecasts, and management reports to support business planning and decision-making. Prepare and review complex Individual, Corporate, Partnership, Estate, and Gift Tax Returns, as well as applicable International Tax Forms, ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations. Advise corporate clients on tax strategies, financial planning, compensation structures, employee benefit planning, and long-term business tax considerations; consult with individual clients regarding short-term and long-term tax planning and estate-related financial matters. Perform comprehensive account reconciliations, variance analysis, and detailed profit and loss statement reviews to identify discrepancies, financial trends, and opportunities for operational improvement. Lead corporate financial planning projects, including tax strategy development, budgeting, forecasting, financial modeling, and preparation of business plans and financial projections for executive and CPA review. Prepare and review periodic GAAP-compliant financial statements, management reports, and supporting schedules to ensure completeness, consistency, and compliance with accounting standards. Supervise, train, and provide guidance to junior accountants, accountant interns, and bookkeeping staff; review work product for accuracy, completeness, and compliance before submission for final CPA review. Coordinate with clients to obtain financial documentation, resolve accounting discrepancies, respond to tax-related inquiries, and ensure timely completion of accounting and tax engagements. Assist in improving internal accounting procedures, reporting processes, and financial controls to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and regulatory compliance. Support audits, tax examinations, and regulatory filings by preparing required financial documentation, reconciliations, and explanatory analyses. Supervise Accountants and Auditors; 43-3031.00: Bookkeeping, Accounting, and Auditing Clerks. Requirements: Masters degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or related field. Must have knowledge of Corporate Taxation and Accounting Information Systems.Any applicant who is interested may submit resume w/code MS26 to: Xiaoping Zhang, Multi-State Tax & Accounting Inc., 764 Route 25A, East Setauket, NY 11733.