Senior Tax Accountant (Full Time)

COMPANY PROFILE

Padgett Business Services is a franchise tax, payroll, accounting, and financial reporting firm that has served the Quad Cities area for over 25 years. We specialize in helping small businesses make more money while reducing their tax liabilities. We are looking for a motivated, hardworking, and dedicated Tax Preparer to help us manage our workflow while providing you with valuable experience towards your career.

JOB SUMMARY

The Senior Tax Accountant will perform a wide variety of duties, including but not limited to, preparation of individual and business tax returns, preparation of financial statements, and working on various tax planning, tax resolution, and consulting engagements. The successful candidate will be one of the key components of managing the firm-client relationship for those assigned.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare Corporate and Individual tax returns as needed. Prepare and review estimated taxes to ensure "No Surprises" arise
• Review and advise clients regarding effects of business activities on taxes, and on strategies for minimizing tax liability.
• Ensure client complies with all taxing authority requirements and represent client before taxing authorities as needed.
• Organize and maintain tax records and conduct tax studies and special projects. Respond to notices on behalf of clients and facilitate audits of clients' records as they arise.
• Analyze/Prepare financial statements based on the work provided in order to ensure the records are prepared in accordance with tax law requirements.
• Perform other related duties as assigned or requested

COMPETENCIES

• Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Sets goals and objectives.
• Problem Solving - Identifies and resolves problems efficiently; Gathers and analyzes information; Develops solutions; Works well in group problem solving situations; Uses reason.
• Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively; Listens and gets clarification when necessary; Responds informatively to questions; Participates in meetings
• Written Communication - Writes clearly and concisely; Varies writing style to meet specific needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able to read and interpret written information.
• Project Management - Completes projects on time and budget.
• Computer Proficiency - Should be knowledgeable with PC applications like Excel, Word, and Outlook. An understanding of the Creative Solutions Suite (Accounting CS, Ultra Tax CS, Fixed Assets CS, File Cabinet CS, Practice CS, Planner CS, etc.) or other such accounting and tax software is a plus.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Minimum Education: Bachelor’s degree
• Minimum Experience: 3 Years
• Preferred Accreditation: Enrolled Agent
• Preferred Experience: 5+ Years of Business and/or Individual Tax Preparation.
• Must have thorough understanding of Accounting and Tax principles and have experience engaging clients in tax planning strategies to reduce tax liabilities.

COMPENSATION/BENEFITS

• Fair salary compensation based on experience plus commission calculated on client fees collected
• Periodic bonuses based on performance
• Health Insurance
• Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation and Holidays
• Short & Long Term Disability

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