Tax Accountant - Confidential

This company is a different kind of accounting firm. We are a team driven by our values—Integrity at our Core, Building Success Together, and a Passion for Excellence. Our focus and commitment are on the needs of our clients and our team. How we clarify and resolve complex issues is what sets us apart from other CPA firms. 

As part of the team, you will work in a fast-paced environment. Our culture is all about collaboration, teamwork, giving back to our communities with partner access and accountability. 

We also believe that there is no one way to progress in your career. We are flexible and embrace diversity. We provide our team members with the right tools to be successful with a continual focus on technical training, as well as other skills necessary to thrive in the world of public accounting.  

Responsibilities:

• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and their related income tax work papers
• Prepare and respond to correspondences from taxing authorities 
• Identify accounting and income tax issues and proposes strategies to resolve them
• Perform tax technical research as needed
• Perform self-review of work
• Learn and effectively utilize firm tax software to continually learn, knowledge sharing, and enhance the quality of service to clients

• Work closely with a team and communicate job status with all levels of the engagement team

• Identify accounting and income tax issues and proposes strategies to resolve them
• Communicate status of work and issues with seniors, managers, or partners on a timely basis

• Complete assigned projects within engagement timeline and budget guidelines
• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals at all levels
• Participate in firm trainings, recruiting events, and firm activities

• Work with your buddy and performance manager on professional development of both technical and soft skills
• Work on ad hoc projects assigned by your supervisors

Requirements:

• Undergraduate or Master's in Accounting degree
• Must have a CPA or in process of obtaining a CPA within this calendar year
• 3+ years of relevant proven Tax Accounting experience
• Proven experience in technical tax competencies for individual tax matters
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Significant recent work experience in accounting or income tax is helpful
• Exposure to, or basic understanding of, income tax 

Skills:

• Exhibit leadership skills that demonstrate strong judgement, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities
• Able to learn in a fast-paced environment and receptive to feedback and coaching
• Ability to multi-task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects
• Can work independently and manage multiple assignments in a dynamic environment
• High attention to detail
• A positive attitude and a team player mentality with a can-do spirit
• Is client-centric and willing to go the extra mile to meet deadlines-