What are the responsibilities and job description for the Junior Accountant/Tax Preparer position at Gene F. Prentiss and Company, P.C?
Overview:
Established in 1990, Gene F. Prentiss & Company, PC is a full-service public accounting firm offering a wide array of accounting, tax, and advisory services to individuals and small to mid-size closely-held businesses located throughout Connecticut. We are seeking a full-time Staff Tax Accountant to join our team in Bristol, CT.
Responsibilities:
- Work with staff to prepare partnership, corporate, individual, and fiduciary tax returns and tax-exempt entity returns
- Prioritize work according to filing deadlines and workflow demands
- Maintain organized and neat work areas so that work can be easily reviewed by others
- Keep colleagues and owners informed of progress and the need to make adjustments to scheduled work.
- Correspond with the IRS and state tax agencies.
- Gain an understanding of client business operations, procedures and needs.
- Special projects, as needed.
- Represent the Firm in a positive light by maintaining a professional demeanor, dress, and attitude at all times.
- Follow established procedures, but suggest innovative, progressive ideas where appropriate.
Requirements:
- Bachelor’s or advanced degree in Accounting
- 1 year relevant experience (recent public experience highly preferred)
- Strong analytical, organizational and communication skills
- Proficiency in various computer applications including MS Office
- Strong computer skills and the ability to work in a paperless environment
- Familiarity with time-tracking and due dates software
- QuickBooks and ProSeries experience a plus
Compensation & Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Paid time off
- Health insurance reimbursement
- Life Insurance
- Retirement plan matching
- Numerous in-house and external continuing professional education opportunities
- Free parking
Job Type: Full-time
Schedule:
- In office position
- Monday to Friday, Saturdays during tax season and tax deadlines
Pay: $23.00 - $28.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid sick time
- Paid time off
Application Question(s):
- Are you within driving distance to Bristol, CT? This job is in person. No remote opportunities offered.
Experience:
- Accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
- Tax accounting: 1 year (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $23 - $28