Staff Accountant

Staff Accountant

This 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 information
• Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions
• Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
• Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
• Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
• Establishing and updating client records
• Keeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
• Assisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as needed

Tax Associate Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• CPA preferred or eligible
• 2+ years of proven experience in public accounting
• Analytical skills to review financial information
• Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
• Extensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
• Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
• Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time
• Organizational skills to maintain clean records
• Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines

Tax Associate Compensation:

• $70,000-$100,000

To 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.