Staff Accountant

Staff AccountantThis company is looking to add a staff accountant to their team with the intent of grooming and training them to eventually take over the firm. Firm currently is operating at a ratio of 60% tax, 30% write ups, and 10% audit work.Tax Associate Responsibilities:Organizing and analyzing clients' financial informationTaking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductionsPreparing necessary forms for filing taxes.Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related mattersFiling tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clientsEstablishing and updating client recordsKeeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full complianceAssisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as neededTax Associate Qualifications:Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA preferred or eligible2+ years of proven experience in public accountingAnalytical skills to review financial informationArithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax formsStrong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clientsExtensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax lawsFamiliarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systemsMultitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same timeOrganizational skills to maintain clean recordsStrong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlinesTax Associate Compensation:$70,000-$100,000To be considered, please apply with a resume. If you have any other questions or wish to discuss any other public accounting positions, reach out to View email address on click.appcast.io or View phone number on click.appcast.io.All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.