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Staff Accountant

$70k - $100k

gpac

Job Description

Job Description:


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 up's, & 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 / 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.
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