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Job Overview We are seeking a Staff Accountant with a focus on tax preparation to join our growing team. In this role, you will prepare tax returns (individual, business, and trusts/estates) and support the ongoing services we provide to clients (bookkeeping, sales tax, and consulting). Your expertise will support strategic planning, regulatory compliance, and accurate financial reporting for our business clients, as well as strategic tax planning for our individuals. This position offers opportunity to apply your technical accounting skills and tax experience in a supportive environment committed to excellence and continuous learning. We are looking for someone who is CPA eligible and wants to be part of a growing organization. Responsibilities Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and non-profit organizations, ensuring accuracy and compliance with current tax laws. Conduct tax research on issues to support client strategies. Assist with tax planning and advisory initiatives for clients. Reconcile general ledger accounts related to tax provisions, deferred taxes, and balance sheet accounts; prepare financial statements with a focus on regulatory reporting requirements. Collaborate with clients to communicate complex tax concepts clearly; prepare detailed reports interpreting financial data for management review. Stay current on evolving tax laws such as GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles), tax law updates, and regulatory changes affecting financial reporting and compliance. Skills Extensive knowledge of corporate accounting principles including double entry bookkeeping, technical accounting standards, and financial statement preparation. Proven expertise in tax compliance, individual and corporate tax return preparation, and regulatory reporting across various sectors including non-profit accounting and private equity. Growth-minded individual desiring to learn and take on more opportunities outside of the traditional tax preparer role. Proficiency with tax filing software (preferably Ultra Tax) and accounting software (such as Quickbooks) and excel; Fast learner for navigating a wide variety of enterprise management systems clients use to prepare financials statements. Excellent analysis skills for account reconciliation, financial report interpretation, budgeting, asset management, and financial planning. Desires to initiate communication with clients who can be less than responsive and follows up with them to obtain key information by phone and email. Ability to communicate complex financial concepts effectively with clients and team members; experience in client communication is highly valued. Join us to be part of a forward-thinking team dedicated to delivering exceptional financial services while fostering your professional growth!

Pay:

$74,400.00 - $84,800.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Bereavement leave License reimbursement On-the-job training Paid sick time Paid time off Application Question(s): Do you have the education requirements necessary to obtain your CPA?

Work Location:

In person