Tax Accountant (Part-Time, 100% Remote, UltraTax)

Navigator Recruiting•Highlands Ranch, CO

24d•$40 - $55•Remote

About The Position

Navigator Recruiting is looking for a part-time Tax Accountant (who must be a CPA or EA) to work hybrid (if living in the southern Denver metro area) or 100% remotely remotely, and prepare business and individual tax returns (30-40 hours/week in busy season and 20 hours/week in the non-busy season) using UltraTax for a 4-employee 12 year-old CPA firm based in the south Denver Metro area. Of the tax returns this Tax Accountant will prepare, 65% of them are likely to be individual returns and 35% are likely to be business returns (mainly 1120S and 1065). The firm does prepare about 15 trusts as well. The firm does have a full-time Bookkeeper who is responsible for all bookkeeping for clients, however, the firm finds it helpful for the chosen Tax Accountant to understand bookkeeping and have some expeirence in bookkeeping. There may be a little bookkeeping involved in this position. This firm is seeking a self-starter who must possess attention to detail and excellent communication skills. Ideally, the chosen individual will be proficient with Microsoft Excel, UltraTax, QuickBooks, and have strong time-management, analytical, and interpersonal skills. Candidates need a Bachelor's degree in Accounting with a minimum of 3 years' experience in tax preparation.

Requirements

BS in Accounting or related field
CPA or EA (Enrolled Agent) required
3+ years’ experience preparing individual and business tax returns in a public accounting environment
Experience with current computer accounting programs and reporting tools, such as Thomson Reuters CS Professional Suite and UltraTax is required
Detail and deadline-oriented
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Excellent communication skills

Nice To Haves

Familiarity with capital gains and trust returns is helpful

Responsibilities

Prepare individual and business tax reutrns and examine accounting records, financial statements and other financial reports
Research and correct financial account discrepancies
Create new processes to improve work flow efficiency
Report analysis and findings to management team
Research and assist with tax laws, audits / notices
Ability to prioritize work and work efficiently to ensure clients deadlines are met