Accountant Position Available In Orleans, Louisiana

Accountant Carriere & Dunn Tax and Accounting Services, LLC New Orleans, LA Performs any combination of the following calculating, posting and verifying duties to obtain financial data for use in maintaining accounting records. Responsible for preparing income tax for corporate and individuals. Identifies potential tax credits and liabilities and ensures accurate and complete returns are filed in a timely manner. Completes tax forms in accordance with policies and in compliance with legislation and regulations: Compiles and sorts documents, such as invoices, checks and receipts substantiating business transactions. Update and maintain accounting journals, ledgers and other records detailing financial business transactions (e.g., disbursements, expense vouchers, receipts, accounts payable). Enters data into computer accounting software. Type vouchers, invoices, checks, account statements, reports or other records, if needed. Processing payroll checks and preparation of quarterly payroll taxes. Reconcile bank accounts and accounts payable activity. Engage with clients to receive information for completion of Compilation reports. Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex income tax return forms for individuals and small businesses. Compute taxes owed and prepare tax returns, ensuring compliance with payment, reporting and other tax requirements. Audits all tax return forms for accuracy and completeness. Prepare tax returns using electronic filing software. Engage with clients to receive information for completion of tax return. Survey operations to ascertain accounting needs and to recommend, develop, and maintain solutions to business and financial problems.

CHARACTERISTICS

This is the entry-level Staff Accountant position. We are seeking an accountant to engage with clients and deliver great customer service. This position requires client office visits, timely financial reporting, tax preparation and organized bookkeeping records. Someone responsible for having access to information of a high sensitivity and confidential in nature. Someone who would be willing to undertake tasks outside of their duties in order to take a project to completion.

WORK EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

One or more years of entry level bookkeeping One or more years of Corporate and Individual Income Tax preparation Payroll and payroll tax processing, including Annual Wage & Tax Statements Experience with Intuit Quickbooks Accounting Software and Income Tax Software •preferred•

QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting •preferred• High School Diploma or equivalent Familiarity with Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook and written communication skills Familiar with time and billing software

Job Types:

Full-time, Part-time Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Schedule:

Monday to

Friday Work Location:

In person