Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Senior Tax Accountant

Job Overview
The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare and review multiple tax projects in order to provide quality tax services.

Objective
The Senior Tax Accountant will prepare a variety of tax projects for clients. This position requires strong technical and communication skills to coordinate with staff, managers, and clients to ensure timely, quality delivery of both simple and complex tax projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong tax background and be able to execute both simple and complex tax strategies. The position will be located in Cabot, Arkansas. This is a great opportunity for someone looking to significantly expand their knowledge of tax law and its application. There is tremendous room for advancement for the right person.

Responsibilities
Oversee and perform as necessary tax compliance activities for individuals and businesses, including:
• Prepare and Review Federal and State income tax returns
• Tax planning and projections
• Tax research, resolution, and correspondence
• Manage client information requests
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of federal, state, and local tax returns
• Ensure quality standards are maintained
• Provide support on special tax projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with staff, clients and management
• Assist with Firm Initiatives as necessary

Desired Skills and Experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 5+ years of relevant work experience in public accounting
• Certified Public Accountant
• Knowledge of finance, accounting, budgeting, and cost control principles including Generally Accepted Accounting Principles
• Knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Strong computer skills with knowledge and skills in a wide variety of applications, QuickBooks, Lacerte, and Thomson Reuters software experience a plus
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills
• Research orientated with problem-solving skills
• Superior attention to detail with strong organizational, analytical, and planning skills
• Positive attitude and ability to work collaboratively with team in various levels
• Flexible in dealing with change with ability to manage multiple priorities and projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment

Benefits
In our company, education and development are necessary and show in our commitment to your success through our competitive compensation and benefits package. We value time and effort and want to work to preserve the best possible environment for our employees. We work to provide a collaborative, creative environment where each person feels encouraged to contribute to our processes,
decisions, planning, and culture.

Application Instructions

Send resume to loyanna@jacobscpas.com