What are the responsibilities and job description for the STAFF TAX ACCOUNTANT position at Berman Hopkins Wright & LaHam CPAs?
Tax Staff Accountant
Job Summary:
The Tax Staff Accountant provides high-quality accounting and tax services for clients including tax planning, tax return preparation and business consulting. The Tax Staff Accountant works closely with all Partners and staff. This position has direct contact with clients in a variety of industries.
Responsibilities:
- Prepares income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, not-for-profit organizations and retirement plans.
- Prepares payroll tax and sales tax returns.
- Prepares multi-state tax returns.
- Prepares and analyzes tax planning projections.
- Quantifies and documents federal and state income tax liabilities for tax returns, extensions and estimated payments.
- Performs research on technical tax issues.
- Responds to client inquiries and taxing authority notices.
- Keeps up-to-date on current accounting practices and changes in tax law.
- Maintains the confidentiality of the firm and its clients.
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting
- Minimum of 1-2 years of experience in public accounting
- Successful completion or working towards completion of CPA certification
- Proficient with accounting software and Microsoft Office products
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong analytical ability and judgement
- Detail-oriented
- Strong analytical ability and judgement
- Ability to manage multiple engagements in a fast-paced environment