Staff Tax Accountant

Description We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant with bookkeeping experience to join our dynamic accounting team. This role is ideal for professionals who possess a strong background in tax preparation and bookkeeping, with excellent attention to detail and organizational skills. The ideal candidate will play a key role in managing tax compliance, providing bookkeeping services, and assisting clients with financial reporting requirements.

• 3-5 years of experience in tax preparation and bookkeeping, ideally within a small to medium public accounting firm - Proficiency in preparing both individual and business (entity) tax returns - Experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, including monthly and quarterly client book closings - Ability to prepare tax returns while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws - Skilled at integrating financial data and tax information across multiple software systems - Experience serving a variety of clients across industries and business structures - Strong understanding of entity taxation (corporations, partnerships, etc.) as well as personal taxation - Excellent communication skills, with the ability to clearly explain complex tax issues to clients - Availability for extended hours during tax season (January 15 - April 15), including Saturdays and 2-3 longer days per week, to manage increased workload

Qualifications : - B.A. in Accounting (minimum 3.0 GPA) - Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license preferred - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CCH Access, Lacerte, and QuickBooks - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to meet strict deadlines; reliable, organized, dedicated, and effective in a team environment

In addition to a rewarding career, we provide a robust benefits package, including : - Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) - Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance - Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options - Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions - Opportunities for detail oriented growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning Requirements - 3-5 years of experience in tax preparation and bookkeeping, ideally within a small to medium public accounting firm - Proficiency in preparing both individual and business (entity) tax returns - Experience with QuickBooks Online and QuickBooks Desktop, including monthly and quarterly client book closings - Ability to prepare tax returns while ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws - B.A. in Accounting (minimum 3.0 GPA) - Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, CCH Access, Lacerte, and QuickBooks - Strong verbal and written communication skills - Ability to meet strict deadlines; reliable, organized, dedicated, and effective in a team environment

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