What are the responsibilities and job description for the Seasonal Tax Preparer position at KWC CPAs?
Who We Are
We are a growing public accounting firm (top 25 in Virginia, as measured by the number of CPAs on staff) with a great reputation in the business community, diversified practice and a high-tech work environment. We have received the ‘Best Places to Work’ designation from both Virginia Business magazine and Accounting Today and have been named a Top Workplace by the Washington Post. We are an independent alliance member of BDO national accounting firm.
KWC specializes in providing tax, audit, accounting and business advisory services for privately held businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and employee benefit plans. Our diverse client base includes industries such as professional service firms, government contractors, nonprofits, real estate, construction and specialty contractors, and healthcare providers.
Why KWC?
We offer a highly-competitive compensation package, excellent opportunity for career growth/promotion, flexible work schedules, ability to work remotely, work-life balance and a great team environment, where people care about each other and recognize each other’s achievements on a regular basis. Founded in 1983, we are a well-run firm, consistently recognized as a top workplace by our staff members.
Position Overview
Our seasonal positions are for those who wish to primarily work from February to mid-April, although there may be an opportunity for additional hours outside of tax season. Ideally, these will be recurring annual positions for the right people. We can accommodate flexible schedules but request that you be able to commit to at least 25 hours per week during tax season.
Essential Functions:
- Prepares complicated individual and/or business income tax returns.
- Prepare and/or review individual, partnership and corporate income tax returns
- Interact directly with clients
Note: Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Minimum requirements:
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or accounting certificate.
- Three to five years of related experience
- An understanding of the basic principles of accounting.
Other Skills / Abilities:
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
- Proven ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Strong understanding of US tax regulations
- Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes and how to accurately properly prepare forms for each
- Ability to prioritize daily tasks and meet timely obligations with many clients
- Knowledge of accounting processes and advanced mathematical skills
- Experience consulting tax handbooks or other printed materials to determine the proper procedure for preparing challenging returns
- Skilled using various accounting software and experience in troubleshooting common accounting program problems
- Personal integrity when working with personal and sensitive financial information
- Professional experience in financial forecasting and risk analysis
Physical Requirements:
- Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
- Occasional lifting of boxes and/or paperwork up to 25 pounds.
Note: the job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.