What are the responsibilities and job description for the CPA Tax Accountant (Accounting Firm Experience Required) position at Apollonian Accounting and Business Services, Inc.?
About us:
We are a competitive and fast-growing accounting firm seeking a qualified tax accountant with a minimum of 3-5 years tax and accounting experience. Tennessee-licensed CPA and/or Enrolled Agent certification/license required.
Educational Background:
Typically, a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field is required. A master's degree in taxation or a related field, or a CPA (Certified Public Accountant) certification, is highly preferred.
Professional Experience:
Generally, at least 5-7 years of experience in tax accounting or tax compliance is required. Experience in a managerial role is often preferred.
Technical Skills:
Proficiency in tax software, strong understanding of federal, state, and local tax laws, and familiarity with international tax regulations for global companies.
Analytical Skills:
Ability to analyze complex tax regulations and financial data.
Communication Skills:
Strong verbal and written communication skills for explaining tax concepts to non-experts and liaising with external tax authorities and auditors.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare and Review Tax Returns.
- Properly research and seek the advice of senior level accountants when confronted with particularly challenging or unusual tax circumstances.
- Gather appropriate materials regarding yearly tax tables, instructions and forms to accurately calculate taxes for clients.
- Work closely with clients to obtain personal information regarding potential deductions, educational grants or allowances.
- Inform clients of important paperwork and documentation needed to complete tax forms accurately.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Attention to detail and accuracy of work.
- Communicate with clients and address their questions and concerns regarding tax forms and paperwork.
- Review financial statements, expenses and previous tax returns to identify the best strategy for completing future returns.
- Organize and prepare income tax forms for businesses and individuals in preparation for yearly filing.
- Review and verify tax forms completed by clients to ensure their proper submission.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Finance or Accounting.
- Tennessee-licensed CPA or EA license is required.
- 3-5 years experience in tax accounting field.
- Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information.
- Experience managing business paperwork and accounting for a large company.
- Knowledge of Tennessee and federal tax form processes and how to accurately and properly prepare forms for each. Partnership and trust returns along with basis calculations a plus.
- Ability to communicate effectively and keep all departments aware of necessary documentation and paperwork.
- Professional understanding of the best accounting strategies and advanced mathematical skills.
- Experience consulting tax handbooks or other printed materials to determine the proper procedures for preparing advanced level returns.
- Skilled using QuickBooks and Lacerte tax software and experience in troubleshooting common tax program challenges.
- Must pass a background screening check.
We are a work to life balanced company and offer a competitive compensation package for our Team!
Work Location: Nashville, TN (In Person)
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person