Senior Tax Consultant

**Job Overview** We are seeking a dynamic and detail\-oriented Senior Tax Consultant to join our team and lead complex tax projects with confidence and precision. In this role, you will leverage your extensive accounting expertise to ensure compliance with regulatory standards, optimize tax strategies, and provide insightful financial analysis. Your proactive approach and deep understanding of tax laws will drive success across diverse client portfolios, including non\-profit organizations, governmental entities, and private sector companies. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated professional eager to make a significant impact through technical excellence and strategic thinking. **Duties** * Prepare, review, and analyze complex federal, state, and local tax returns ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and regulatory requirements. * Conduct detailed financial statement analysis, including balance sheet reconciliation, cash flow analysis, and account reconciliation to support accurate tax reporting. * Provide expert guidance on tax planning strategies, including LIHTC (Low\-Income Housing Tax Credit), SOX (Sarbanes\-Oxley Act) compliance, and other regulatory frameworks. * Assist clients with audits by preparing necessary documentation, supporting audit inquiries, and ensuring adherence to financial compliance standards. * Mentor junior staff members by sharing technical knowledge on topics such as securities law, nonprofit accounting, governmental accounting, and technical accounting practices. * Utilize advanced financial software tools such as PeopleSoft, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Quicken, and Microsoft Office Suite to streamline data analysis and reporting processes. * Support clients in implementing internal controls related to financial reporting and regulatory compliance while fostering continuous improvement in accounting procedures. **Requirements** * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance or a related field; CPA certification preferred. * Extensive experience in public accounting or corporate finance with a focus on tax consulting and financial reporting. * Strong knowledge of GAAP, accrual accounting, double entry bookkeeping, and general ledger reconciliation. * Proficiency with financial software including PeopleSoft, Sage, Xero, QuickBooks, Microsoft Excel (including VLOOKUP function), Spreadsheets, and other financial management tools. * Demonstrated expertise in tax experience related to corporate taxation, regulatory reporting, accounts payable/receivable management, payroll processing, and balance sheet reconciliation. * Familiarity with SOX compliance requirements and experience working with LIHTC projects or similar tax credit programs is highly desirable. * Excellent analytical skills with the ability to interpret financial statements accurately; experience in Excel data analysis is essential. * Strong mentoring skills combined with the ability to communicate compl