Tax Accountant CPA

Job Description

Job Description

The accountant would work with the owner to prepare income tax returns on an annual basis as well as assist taxpayers with prior year returns to get them back into compliance with the Internal Revenue Service. Tax return preparation includes fiduciary, business and personal income tax returns, as well as estate and gift tax returns and foreign bank account reporting.

Requirements:

• CPA license is preferred but will consider an advanced CPA candidate depending upon experience and accounting education completed.
• Three to five years preparation of complex business and individual income tax returns required.
• Drake Tax Preparation experience is a plus.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, and Word, as well as QuickBooks, general ledger cleanup, reconciliations and financial reports
• Accounting or Finance degree attained or in progress
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are essential.

Qualified candidate is enthusiastic and self-motivated to serve clients, is a team player, and likes complexity and challenges. He or she will work with the owner in providing solutions to various challenges presented by the firm's clients.

Experience:

• Tax preparation: 3-5 years complex business, fiduciary and personal returns
• Quickbooks Desktop and/or Online