Staff Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

We are a small CPA firm in the Hoover, Alabama area searching for a Tax Accountant to join our team. With our small environment you will get more flexibility with the ability to gain valuable knowledge to further your career.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns involving complex issues and with a focus on returns dealing with individuals, partnerships, corporations, pass through entities, estates, including multi state taxation
• Review less complex individual and business tax returns
• Prepare tax projections and other tax planning strategies
• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
• Perform audits, ensuring adherence to standard requirements
• Create new processes to improve financial efficiency
• Report analysis and findings to management team

Requirements

• BA or BS in Accounting
• 1 to 3 years of public accounting experience in a tax environment, with a concentrated focus on complicated corporation returns, including multi state taxation preferred
• Strong skills in research and writing required
• Thorough knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures on manual and automated systems
• Experience with various entity types
• Thorough working knowledge of MS Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook required
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills; ability to communicate effectively required
• Previous experience in accounting or other related fields
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• Experience with current computer accounting programs and reporting tools
• Detail and deadline-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Knowledge of QuickBooks desktop and online
• Must have strong organizational, time management, and interpersonal skills

The firm offers a competitive salary and job flexibility, making it ideal for candidates returning to the workforce or seeking work/life balance.