Tax Accountant

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual (1040), partnership (1065), corporate (1120), S-Corporation (1120S), and trust tax returns
• Research tax issues and apply current tax laws and regulations to client situations
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide tax-related guidance
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work
• Identify tax planning opportunities and potential risks for clients
• Communicate in a timely, accurate, positive, and professional manner
• Establish and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication
• Collaborate with team members to ensure client needs are met and deadlines are achieved
• Proactively identify process improvements and opportunities to enhance efficiency
• Support a diverse client base, including business owners, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, franchises, and other complex tax entities

Requirements

• Strong experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and Trust returns
• Thorough knowledge of tax regulations, professional standards, and evolving tax laws
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with CCH Axcess is a plus
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field preferred

Skills

• Strong experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and Trust returns
• Thorough knowledge of tax regulations, professional standards, and evolving tax laws
• Ability to communicate complex tax concepts clearly to clients and colleagues
• Strong organizational and time-management skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines independently
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office
• Experience with CCH Axcess is a plus
• Public accounting experience preferred
• CPA or CPA candidate is a plus

Pay

Salary range is $50,000 - $75,000 annually, commensurate with experience.

Schedule

The position offers flexible full-time or part-time schedule options with a hybrid work environment that accommodates family and personal commitments.