Tax Accountant

GPAC • Palmyra, IN

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About The Position

The Tax Associate position at a top CPA firm in Palmyra, Indiana, involves providing tax-related services to clients, including organizing financial information, preparing tax forms, and advising clients on tax liabilities. This role is essential for ensuring compliance with IRS and state regulations while minimizing tax liabilities for clients. The firm is experiencing growth, creating an opportunity for a motivated individual to join their team.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 1-3 years experience in public accounting
• Analytical skills to review financial information
• Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
• Extensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
• Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
• Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time
• Organizational skills to maintain clean records
• Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines

Nice To Haves

• High stress tolerance -- thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, strong problem solving & prioritization skills
• Related experience working in external relationship management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information
• Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions
• Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
• Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
• Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
• Establishing and updating client records
• Keeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
• Assisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as needed

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Administrative and Support Services
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree