Tax Accountant - USA

About the Company:

• Do you really love working for a CPA firm, but need a little more WORK / LIFE balance


• This position could be a Staff or Senior level


• The CPA Firm works with small and large nonprofit organizations including high net wealth individuals, schools, foundations, museums, agencies, small businesses and much more.


• Tax Team: 7 and adding the 8 th !

Perks of the Tax Accountant role?

• The office is very casual and the hours are flexible (schedules 7 to 3; 10 to 6, Hybrid available too).


• They offer paid overtime, but cannot guarantee more than a 40 hour work week


• Laid-back and collaborative environment.


• Looking for future managers and partners!


• 3 weeks' vacation plus sick days

Overview of the Tax Accountant role:

• To prepare annual Federal and state returns for public charities and private foundations, some of which may require bookkeeping.


• Work with a team to help manage client engagements from start to finish, including planning, executing, and completing tax projects while effectively controlling time and expenses


• Prepare federal and state returns for exempt organizations, including summarization of financial information

Preferred Qualifications for the Tax Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting


• CPA certificate or intent to seek certificate


• 2 - 7 years of experience in public accounting tax practice preparing tax returns - Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, 1065, 990 and other tax returns


• Ability to organize work and projects, prioritize and meet deadlines


• Ability to analyze financial information, to interpret tax rules, and to work efficiently


• Excellent written and oral communication skills


• Proficiency with tax preparation and research software, Go Systems, Lacerte, and RIA Checkpoint preferred


• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat