What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Edward Jacobs?
About the Firm:
A Top 100 CPA firm based in Philadelphia with over 500 employees and 35 Partners across bordering states. Providing high-quality tax and advisory services that help each client achieve their goals.
Provide advice to a complex client base. Manage relationships and learn a variety of technical skills. Work on national and international business.
Responsibilities:
- Work in the Advisory Team.
- Tax Planning and dealing with key tax issues.
- Learn and implement financial modeling, budgeting, and forecasting.
- Interact with and manage clients. Client-facing role immediately – meeting with companies over $200 million in revenue, provide and learn tax advice.
- Preparing complex Federal and State income tax returns for Fortune 500 companies in industries such as Technology, Finance, Real Estate
- Reviewing Federal and State income tax returns of junior staff
- Recognize trends and potential opportunities for savings and risk reduction of clients' business.
- Continuous research on updated taxation laws and regulations in the US
- Ensure accurate, timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns.
- Provide support on special tax projects and initiatives.
- Manage and develop junior members and cultivate a culture of teamwork and collaboration.
Skills and Experience:
- 1 years of relevant work experience in public accounting
- Knowledge of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
- Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
- Strong computer skills with knowledge and skills in a wide variety of applications
- Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
Benefits:
- Paid Time Off: 6 weeks (Holidays, Vacation, Sick Days)
- Work-from-home policy whereby staff have the option of 3 days from home.
- CPA Reimbursement
- Three-month salary & performance reviews
- Tailored, hands-on training from Ex-Big 4 partners.
- Monthly external training plus regular office sessions & and catch-ups
- Parking and bus stop on the doorstep.
- Progressive & cloud-focused firm investing in technology & your development.
- Very social environment, and numerous staff events
- Weekly lunch group exercise classes and social events
- 401k Match
- Fully comprehensive Healthcare plan, including hospital cover, dental & vision.
If you believe you are a strong candidate for this role, please submit your resume to
jessa@edwardjacobsrecruitment.com