Accountant/Tax Preparer
$30 - $40 per hourCreative Financial Staffing
Accountant / Tax Preparer
Location: Wilton, CT onsite Compensation: $30$40/hour, commensurate with experience
Position Overview
Our client is seeking a detail-oriented Accountant / Tax Preparer to join a growing accounting practice in Wilton, CT. This position will be responsible for a combination of accounting, financial statement preparation, account reconciliations, financial analysis, and tax preparation.
This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working directly with financial information and clients while gaining broad exposure across accounting and taxation. Candidates with public accounting experience are preferred; however, recent accounting graduates with a strong technical foundation will also be considered.
Why This Accountant / Tax Preparer Opportunity?
- Potential end of year bonus
- No overtime or crunch time during tax season
- Strong employee retention
- Owner encourages employee interaction
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare financial statements, including balance sheets, income statements, and cash flow statements in accordance with GAAP.
- Perform general ledger accounting and maintain accurate financial records.
- Complete bank, balance sheet, and other account reconciliations.
- Review financial information for accuracy and investigate discrepancies.
- Analyze financial data and identify trends to support budgeting and management decision-making.
- Prepare and review individual income tax returns.
- Prepare and review corporate, partnership, and estate tax returns.
- Maintain current knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations, and accounting standards.
- Ensure accurate and timely tax filings and financial reporting.
- Assist clients with accounting and tax-related questions.
- Maintain organized supporting documentation and client records.
- Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines simultaneously.
- Provide additional accounting and tax support as needed.
Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred.
- Public accounting and/or tax preparation experience preferred; recent graduates will also be considered.
- Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, including debits and credits, double-entry bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, and financial statements.
- Knowledge of GAAP and financial reporting principles.
- Experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns is highly preferred.
- Familiarity with QuickBooks, Xero, Sage, or similar accounting software.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills.
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