Description

Public accounting firm in the Heights is actively seeking a staff tax accountant that will be responsible for the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. Assist clients with estimated tax projections and planning, comprehensive bookkeeping functions, and tax research as needed. Applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, recognizing, and communicating potential risks with staff and clients, and utilizing tax software applications to prepare and process filings.

Responsibilities include, but not limited to:

• Preparing intermediate and complex tax returns

• Implementing tax planning strategies

• Communicating with clients regularly during the preparation of compilations and business analysis

• Assisting in confirming the financial status of business clients by monitoring their accounting activity; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing special reports.

• Assisting with special projects and accounting analysis on a client-by-client basis.

• Reviewing and preparing journal entries for month-end close and performing account reconciliations.

• Working as a liaison between clients and third parties as needed.

The ideal person has:

• 1+ years of experience in preparation of Federal and State Individual, Partnership, and Corporate Tax returns

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Thorough understanding of GAAP and statutory accounting principles

• Strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines

• Experience with Ultra Tax CS, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office

For immediate and confidential consideration, please contact Angel Hoot.

Requirements

• 1+ years of tax accounting experience

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• Strong interpersonal skills

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

• Self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines.

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