What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Staff Accountant position at Fiondella Milone & Lasaracina?
At FML, we are always looking for driven individuals who are enthusiastic about learning a client’s business, understanding their challenges, and finding the right solutions. Our goal is to work with the best people by cultivating the talent of seasoned professionals with previous experience in public accounting as well as graduates seeking their first public accounting position.
About this Position
Our tax staff accountants work in the fast-paced and challenging field of public accounting, working with FML employees at the staff, senior, manager, director, and partner levels. In this position, you will participate in work with our valued clients, who range in size and industry from boutique small businesses to multi-national corporations. If you're driven to expand your career in the world of public accounting and tax; we want to hear from you.
Technical & Professional Responsibilities:
- Prepare federal and state corporate, individual, trust and estate, and partnership returns, while exercising professional judgment with respect to identifying tax issues and working to develop solutions
- Interpret Tax Code
- Establish working relationships with colleagues and client personnel
- Identify technical issues in the engagement commensurate with level of experience
- Utilize prior year work papers and tax returns as a guide in preparing the current year return
- Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to make client recommendations as part of the tax planning processes
- Create work papers that are well organized, concise, and properly referenced
- Develop familiarity with research tools, researching tax issues and legislation
- Participate in FML orientation, training, and mentoring activities
Educational Requirements:
- Bachelor of Science or Master of Science in Accounting with goal of meeting the educational requirements to become a certified public accountant
- 0-3 years of experience in the field of public accounting
Skills & Qualifications:
- Demonstrated leadership and problem-solving skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- Ability to work on multiple assignments and prioritize tasks
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team with professionals at all levels
- Willingness to travel to out-of-town engagements