Tax Accountant
creative financial staffingCanonsburg, PA
$15,317 - $80,000 per year
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creative financial staffingCanonsburg, PASenior L5
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Tax Accountant Canonsburg, PA 15317 $70,000-$80,000
About the Opportunity:
Our client, an established CPA firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join its team. This position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base while preparing individual and small business tax returns in a collaborative, client-focused environment. The ideal candidate has strong technical tax knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines.
Tax Accountant Responsibilities
Client Service & Consultation:
Meet with clients to gather tax documentation and financial information.
The Tax Accountant will conduct client interviews to identify income sources, deductions, credits, and tax planning opportunities.
Serve as a resource for clients throughout the tax preparation process.
Review completed returns with clients and explain tax outcomes in a clear, professional manner.
Tax Preparation:
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals and small businesses.
- Prepare and review: Form 1040 Individual Returns
- Schedule C Returns
- Partnership Returns (1065)S-Corporation Returns (1120-S)K-1 Reporting
- Estate and Trust Returns, as applicable
- The Tax Accountant will identify deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities.
- Electronically file returns and monitor acceptance status.
- Assist with tax-related questions, extensions, and follow-up requests.
Compliance & Collaboration:
Maintain accurate and complete client records and supporting documentation.
The Tax Accountant will ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
Research and resolve tax issues as they arise.
Collaborate with other members of the accounting team on complex tax matters.
Qualifications of the Tax Accountant Role:
- Required 3+ years of professional tax preparation experience.
- Experience preparing individual and small business tax returns.
- Demonstrated ability to manage a high-volume tax workload.
- Strong knowledge of federal and Pennsylvania tax regulations.
- Experience with professional tax software such as Drake, Lacerte, UltraTax, ProSeries, or similar.
- Excellent communication, organizational, and client relationship skills. PreferredCPA designation.
- Experience with: Self-employed individuals
- Rental properties
- Multi-state tax returns
- RetireesCryptocurrency transactions
- Trust and estate taxation
- Previous experience working in a CPA firm or public accounting environment.
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Level
Senior L5
Salary
$15,317 - $80,000 per year
Location
Canonsburg, PA
Occupation
Accountants and Auditors
Industry
Offices of Certified Public Accountants
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