Senior Tax Accountant

Job details

Paid Frequency: Weekly

Starting Pay Rate: $55,000 - $125,000 annually, based on experience

Bonuses: Yes

Job Type: Full-time

Hours Per Week: 40+

Days of Work: Monday - Friday

Work Schedule: Generally, 8am - 5pm, but open to flexibility

Work Location: Opelika, AL

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Accounting or equivalent

  • Understanding of tax laws and concepts for businesses and individuals

  • Understanding of accounting principles

  • 3+ Years Experience preparing tax returns for business and individuals

  • An interest in working with small to medium sized businesses in the accounting and tax fields

  • CPA/EA or Pursuing CPA/EA Preferred

  • Technology savvy

  • Solid Excel skills

  • Software Troubleshooting Skills

  • Excellent communication skills

  • A positive team attitude

  • Willingness to be flexible to complete tasks at all levels of the accounting firm

  • Understand the importance of providing quality service to the customer

Full Job Description

We are an awesome, growing accounting firm located in Opelika, AL. We are seeking a self starter that values a positive and respectful team environment. The job will include, but not be limited to:

  • Taking a leading role in handling the tax requirements for multiple businesses clients, such as: 

    • Preparation of returns

    • Reviewing returns and making corrections

    • Performing tax liability analysis from reviewing financial statements and other tax metrics

    • Preparing custom tax management reports using Google Sheets and Microsoft Excel

  • Assisting staff to ensure the accurate completion of various other supporting tasks in a timely fashion:

    • Administrative duties

    • Bookkeeping

    • Financial Reporting

  • Assist in preparation of advanced financial reports

  • Work with large excel spreadsheet systems to complete various tasks

  • Work with various cloud based online portals to complete tasks

  • Handle sensitive information in a confidential fashion

  • Identify areas of improvement for the accounting firm and provide constructive feedback to supervisor

  • Manage multiple projects and meet common deadlines associated with business clients of an accounting firm

This is a position that requires the ability to work in an office environment, but may have some remote work opportunities. The job candidate must be comfortable learning new software to complete various assignments. The job candidate must have initiative, thoughtfulness, and have good computer skills and communications skills. The job candidate must take responsibility for their actions and the tasks given to them.