Staff Accountant / Tax Preparer

We are seeking a motivated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant / Tax Preparer to join a growing tax and accounting practice. This role is ideal for someone who has experience working in a busy tax office and is looking for an opportunity to continue building their skills in a fast-paced, hands-on environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and assist with individual, corporate, partnership, and estate tax returns
• Assemble, organize, and review client documents in preparation for tax return completion
• Gather and summarize financial information, including bank statements, receipts, and supporting documentation
• Assist with preparation of financial statements, account reconciliations, and balance sheet analysis
• Support bookkeeping and accounting functions using double-entry accounting principles
• Prepare or help gather information needed for business tax returns, with an immediate focus on corporate/business return support
• Analyze financial data and prepare detailed reports for internal use or client deliverables
• Communicate clearly with clients and team members in person, by phone, and via email
• Provide excellent customer service and maintain professionalism in high-pressure situations
• Build and develop client relationships over time, with the potential to take on and grow a client base

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tax preparation experience required
• Experience in a fast-paced tax office strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of individual and business tax preparation
• Familiarity with corporate tax returns and comfort working with business clients is required
• Understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, debits, and credits
• Experience preparing financials or gathering information needed to prepare financial statements
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with ProSeries tax software strongly preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook/email platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a demanding environment
• CTEC preferred; EA is a plus, though not required

For immediate consideration, contact Robert Half at 209-232-1991.

Qualifications:

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tax preparation experience required
• Experience in a fast-paced tax office strongly preferred
• Strong knowledge of individual and business tax preparation
• Familiarity with corporate tax returns and comfort working with business clients is required
• Understanding of accounting principles, including double-entry bookkeeping, debits, and credits
• Experience preparing financials or gathering information needed to prepare financial statements
• Proficiency with QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
• Experience with ProSeries tax software strongly preferred
• Strong skills in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word, and Outlook/email platforms
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively in a demanding environment
• CTEC preferred; EA is a plus, though not required

Compensation

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