What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Stephens Default?
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare partnership federal and state tax returns.
- Prepare trust federal and state tax returns.
- Prepare small individual federal and state tax returns.
- Prepare related estimated tax returns.
- Prepare annual franchise and license tax returns.
- Perform other duties as assigned by management.
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
- Bachelor's degree in a related field.
- 2 years of related experience and/or training.
- Experience with Federal and Multi-State income taxes, partnership and individual income taxes, and some public accounting in tax preferred.
- Equivalent combination of education and experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent verbal, written and organizational skills and strong attention to detail.
- Self-motivated with the ability to work independently in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to prioritize and handle multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Analytical, critical thinking and problem-solving skills with the ability to determine the appropriate action.
- Process management skills.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships at all levels of the organization.
- Strong computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook E-mail and the Internet.
- Ability to learn and utilize additional software.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality.
- Demonstrated reliability in attendance and work performance.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to follow pre-established guidelines to perform the functions of the job.
CERTIFICATIONS, LICENSES, AND REGISTRATIONS
- CPA License preferred.
REQUIRED TESTING
- Microsoft Excel