Job Details
PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals and various types of corporate entities including but not limited to C-Corp, S-Corp, LLC, etc.
- Tax Compliance (Domestic & International).
- Support in audits, review, and compilation of books of the clients.
- Transaction data entry, account reconciliation, general ledger write-up, and journal entry preparation for adjustment of books as required by US GAAP.
- Period-End Close Process Management.
- Preparation of payroll, sales tax, and other miscellaneous business filings as requested.
- Compilation, Analysis, and Presentation of Financial Statements.
- Reconciliation of Bank Accounts, Credit Lines, & Loan Payments.
- Manage Integrity of Accounting and Transaction Software Systems & Processes.
- Effective work paper preparation in compliance with firm standards and procedures.
- Research and resolution of accounting and tax issues for clients.
SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
- An Associate's Degree is Required and a bachelor's degree in accounting, tax, finance, or related field is preferred -- CPA or CPA Candidate is a definite plus.
- 1 year of relevant experience in a small local public accounting firm: Accounting, business tax returns, and/or individual tax returns.
- Proven history in the delivery of quality client service.
- Excellent computer skills including proficiency in MS Excel, and MS Word, as well as financial statement and tax preparation software -- experience in QuickBooks and Creative Solutions/UltraTax or other relevant accounting/tax software.
- Highly effective verbal and written communication skills.
- Team player with a positive -- 'can do' approach.
- Impeccable integrity and self-motivation.
- Ability to multi-task and be agile while maintaining attention to detail.
- Analytical and Passionate About Their Work.
- Daily time tracking through firm billing software and sensitivity to the maintenance of an appropriate billable time ratio.
- Work as an effective team member to complete project components and assigned tasks.
- A commitment to work extended hours during times of need.
PHYSICAL SETTING: Office.
ABILITY TO COMMUTE / RELOCATE: Edison, NJ: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required).
WORK LOCATION: In Person.
WORK AUTHORIZATION: United States (Required).