Individual Tax Accountant in Carmel, IN at Vaco

Job Description

Vaco has an upcoming project with a client who will need someone to help with individual tax.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Process interim and annual compilations and preparation of financial statements (including full disclosure statements)
• Assist with supervision of projects as needed
• Review accounting and tax projects as required
• Review business and individual tax returns prepared by other team members and provide feedback accordingly
• Prepare individual and business returns
• Tax planning for individuals and businesses
• Research more complex accounting and tax issues as required
• Consult with clients as needed
• Manage and review payroll and sales tax reports
• Research and resolve IRS notices
• Mentor and train other staff members by providing guidance and serving as a professional role model
• Ability and willingness to work overtime, after hours and/or weekends as needed to meet business demands
• Have open communication with the clients and the team

Technical Skills

• Sound understanding of accounting concepts and theory
• Advanced knowledge of tax laws
• Able to read and understand technical forms and financial reports
• Proficiency with research tools
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills; able to manage priorities and workflow

Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree (BA/BS) in accounting
• 5+ years recent work experience preparing tax returns with exposure to various responsibilities in public accounting
• Be proficient in Excel
• CPA License is preferred