Senior Tax Accountant (Finance)

Job Description
Why Choose to Work with Us
At SMG ABA LLC, we take pride in being more than just an accounting firm. With headquarters in Islandia, New York, and additional offices in New York City and St. As part of the SMG ABA team, you will be surrounded by individuals who value hard work, encourage personal and professional growth, and celebrate achievements together. What You’ll Do as a Senior Tax Accountant
The Senior Tax Accountant supports clients by delivering accurate, compliant filings and thoughtful planning that reduces risk and uncovers savings opportunities.
Prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations

• Perform tax research and planning; Review junior staff work, coach on technical issues, and ensure quality control
• Monitor tax law changes and apply updates to filings and planning approaches
• Assist with notices, audits, and other tax authority inquiries
• Help refine tax workflows and begin developing reviewer-level judgment; build foundational bookkeeping knowledge to stay effective year-round

Bachelor’s or Master’s in Accounting/Finance; CPA preferred

• 2–4 years accounting/bookkeeping experience; QuickBooks and strong Excel skills
• Solid grasp of journal entries, debits/credits, A/P, A/R, reconciliations, payroll and payroll tax prep
• Apply today to be considered for this full-time, onsite role in Islandia, NY.

A Typical Day
You’ll start the morning prioritizing deadlines and client needs, then move through a mix of 1040/1041 and business filings (1065/1120/1120-S), including NYS/NYC items like PTET, GCT, UBT, and IT-204 LL. As questions come in, you’ll hop on quick calls or send clear follow-ups to keep documents moving and expectations aligned.
Midday often includes planning-focused work—refining quarterly estimates (4/15, 6/15, 9/15, 12/15), modeling outcomes in Excel, and documenting conclusions from targeted research. Later, you may address a notice, coordinate responses, or tackle advanced scenarios such as asset dispositions, tiered partnerships, foreign tax, or transfers of capital/interest. When tax work slows, you’ll pivot into bookkeeping-related items to stay productive and broaden your toolkit.
Benefits Snapshot - Medical, dental, and vision insurance

• Life insurance

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