Tax Staff Accountant

We are looking for a responsible Tax Staff Accountant to perform a variety of bookkeeping, tax, and accounting tasks. Duties of the Tax Staff Accountant include providing support to our managers and staff, assisting in daily office needs, and working with our client base. The ideal candidate should have excellent oral and written communication skills and be able to organize their work using tools like MS Excel and office equipment. If you are the kind of person who is always striving to find the most efficient way to complete tasks without sacrificing high-quality work, then this is the perfect job for you. Work will be executed in a professional business office that serves the public.

Skills

  • Highly motivated individual with a curiosity to learn new things.

  • Detail-oriented and able to multitask effectively.

  • Stays calm under pressure and handles issues before they become problematic.

  • Open to receiving constructive criticism.

  • Proficient in MS Office (particularly MS Excel and MS PowerPoint).

  • Adept at handling and frequently re-prioritizing a high volume of tasks.

  • Takes ownership and maintains an eagle’s view across responsibilities.

  • Discreet when working with confidential and sensitive information.

  • A great team player who derives satisfaction from assisting others.

  • Polished interpersonal and communication skills.

  • Ability to work with all types of personalities, demonstrating resourcefulness, self-confidence, and a sense of humor.

Responsibilities

  • Review aged accounts receivable reports weekly.

  • Maintain accounts payable processes.

  • Prepare and file individual and business tax returns.

  • Make required daily general ledger entries and month-end journal entries.

  • Update contact lists and act as a point of contact for internal and external clients.

  • Maintain and manage monthly client business accounts.

  • Complete all digital and hard-copy filing (QuickBooks, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.) in a timely manner, including correspondence like letters, emails, and phone calls; act on behalf of our companies with vendors and clients.

  • Perform payroll tasks such as verifying timesheets, creating payroll reports, and generating checks for signatures.

  • Manage bank reconciliations and generate monthly P&Ls and Balance Sheets.

  • Prepare for meetings with summaries/memos for superiors and team members.

  • Work closely with management on daily operations and assist with departmental projects as they arise.

  • Establish positive and professional relationships with clients, vendors, and contractors.

Required Skills

  • Experience with digital work order applications and systems.

  • Familiarity with cloud storage applications and systems.

  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office suite.

  • 2+ years of office administration experience (preferred).

  • Experience in tax preparation.

Location:

  • In-office position

  • 40-50 company-scheduled remote days per year

Hours

  • 40-hour work week

  • 50-55 hour work week during tax season and month-end close

Travel

  • 5-10% travel

Experience

  • 2 years of tax preparation work experience.

  • 1+ years of computer accounting experience.

Background Checks

  • Candidates will undergo background checks.

COVID-19 Considerations

  • To keep our staff safe, we provide masks, gloves, and hand sanitizer.

Education

  • BS in Accounting or Finance (required)

  • MS in Accounting or MBA (preferred)

Benefits - (Start after 30 days of employment):

  • Medical and Dental plan

  • Paid Holidays (9)

  • Paid Sick Days

  • Retirement Plan (eligible after 6 months of service)

  • Company match of 3% on retirement plan

Compensation: Salary + Commission

Job Type: Full-time

  • Monday to Friday

Salary: $50,000.00 - $65,000.00 per year

EOE M/F/DISABILITY/VETS

Candidates must be authorized to work in the US.