Tax Accountant (Staff or Senior)

Arkansas Talent Group•Little Rock, AR

6d•Hybrid

About The Position

Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a large CPA Firm to find a Tax Accountant (Staff or Senior) for their organization, in either Little Rock, AR or Fayetteville, AR. This is a newly created position driven by the firm's continued growth. Joining this well-established organization means becoming part of a respected firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence. It's an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career, gain exposure to complex tax work, and learn alongside one of the premier tax teams in Arkansas, with significant potential for long-term growth and advancement.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
Minimum two tax seasons' experience.
Foundational knowledge of GAAP and other accounting-related topics.
Ability to work extended hours during busy seasons.

Nice To Haves

CPA preferred; desire to obtain CPA or EA credential strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

Effectively prepare and apply tax knowledge to individual returns and (ex.1040) and business returns (ex. 1120S, 1065)
Prepare a completed and organized tax file, including appropriate supporting documentation for the tax return.
Anticipate problems and issues and effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
Provide basic reviews on individual and business returns.
Comply with Firm practice management procedures and systems.
Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of tax law.
Develop positive working relationships with all clients.
Exhibit an understanding of computer systems used in tax preparation process.
Exhibit an understanding of the tax levels of authorities, legal precedents, rulings, and regulations.
Provide research support to a transaction review process.
Work on assigned segments of tax and in some instances; assume substantial responsibility (under supervision) for small individual and business returns.
Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.