Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparer

About the role

Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparers are expected to:

• Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures
• Understand professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements
• Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam in an expeditious, planned manner

Responsibilities

• If assigned primarily to bookkeeping, sales tax, and corporate tax return preparation engagements, the Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparer is expected to:
• Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations, including 280E
• Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques, including the various research sources in the firm library
• Become proficient in the preparation of level-appropriate tax returns, including corporate, partnership, or other tax returns prepared by the firm
• Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff
• Prepare tax trial balance and propose adjustments to the unadjusted numbers
• Become familiar with common book to tax schedule of M-1 differences
• Become proficient in bookkeeping tasks that are often an element of the assigned jobs. Included in this is performing a bank reconciliation and identifying reconciled items
• Maintain required CPE

Qualifications

• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)
• Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar products
• Proficient in Oracle NetSuite preferred
• Proficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferred
• Experience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus
• Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere
• Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting
• CPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred

Benefits

Founded in 1987, CJBS is one of the leading accounting and consulting firms in the Chicago area. We like to think that’s because our friendly, collaborative, and creative team members work hand in hand with our clients to ensure their financial success, today and tomorrow.

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