Tax Senior - Private Client Services

About Us

Baker Newman Noyes (BNN) is a top 100 tax, assurance, and advisory firm in the U.S. and holds a Best of Accounting™ recognition for superior client service. BNN was founded to create opportunity for our employees, clients, and communities. We provide expert accounting and advisory services across several industries. With offices in Maine, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire, BNN has a reputation for teamwork, collaboration, and client excellence throughout New England and beyond. BNN’s culture champions career advancement, mentorship, community involvement, and exceptionally responsive client service.

About the Position

If you're looking for a rewarding opportunity in a professional atmosphere with immense positivity, incredible talent, and exciting potential, then Baker Newman Noyes is the place for you. The responsibilities of this Tax Senior position include working directly with other BNN tax professionals, our clients, and other advisors to prepare federal and state individual income tax returns, fiduciary income tax returns, gift tax returns, and estate tax returns. You will also utilize tax research tools to help determine the proper tax treatment of a variety of client transactions.

Competencies and Position Requirements

• Knowledge of tax preparation at both the federal and state(s) levels, including but not limited to returns of individuals, trusts, and estates
• Keeps current with new tax and tax law developments
• Strong research skills to assist in resolving tax issues and conflicts
• Strong organizational skill and attention to detail
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to thrive in a dynamic team environment
• Highly motivated self-starter with ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines
• Write effectively and professionally in work paper documentation, emails, and other formats
• Dedicated to superior client service
• Displays professionalism, dependability, and trustworthiness combined with a cooperative attitude
• Responds to client requests, including phone calls and emails, in a timely and appropriate manner
• Demonstrates maturity, integrity, honesty, openness, and tact in dealing with others
• Develops a rapport with client personnel and the firm engagement team
• Maintains an enthusiastic and positive attitude

Education and Experience

• 3+ years relevant experience in taxation with a public accounting firm
• CPA or JD
• MST or LLM in taxation is a plus
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

Work Environment

• Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs
• Hybrid work option
• Supportive and collaborative culture

BNN strongly believes in maintaining a healthy balance between work and personal life. We support this through a variety of benefits, including:

• 20 days paid time off, 5 sick days, 11 paid holidays
• 6-week paid parental leave
• Health, Dental, Pet, Vision, Disability and Life Insurances
• 401(k) Plan with company match
• Profit Sharing Plan
• Business-casual office environment

Baker Newman Noyes is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.