OVERVIEW
Are you seeking an engaging accounting role that will allow you the opportunity to make a major impact while learning and growing? Be a part of an exciting opportunity as a member of our Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (N.E.A.R.) Tax Team. The NEAR Tax team was created to support the Tax Practice at FORVIS with preliminary tax preparation functions. Your primary focus will be on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to the FORVIS Tax Practice.
Responsibilities:
Prepare tax returns for various entities
Prepare individual and trust tax returns
Prepare and review various supporting tax calculations (training provided)
Handle multiple tasks and manage schedule in alignment with department needs
Provide timely feedback and progress updates for all work in process
Comply with professional standards and ethics
Ability to transition between multiple projects
Ability to work well both independently and collaboratively with team members
Perform or assist with other services and special projects, as needed
Understand and demonstrate the professional qualities identified in the firm’s Code of Conduct
Develop a working knowledge of PC applications appropriate to his/her work assignment
Record time daily
Maintain and achieve high quality work, client relations and team relations
Commitment to the lifelong learning necessary to acquire, develop and maintain the business technical and professional expertise necessary for success in the firm industry and profession
Delivers work timely and accurately, supporting the teams’ efforts in the field
Makes team/client service a #1 priority. Builds effective working relationships with teams in the field. Responds in a timely manner to calls and correspondence.
Exercise sound judgement, take initiative, follow through on commitments, be flexible and adaptive in the face of change, communicate effectively and manages disagreements
Achieve efficiency as measured by actual hours vs budgeted hours for an engagement
Thoroughly review work product for accuracy and completeness
Be attentive to the quality of work product
Be counted on to complete work in a reliable and dependable fashion and apply review feedback from experienced tax professionals to future assignments
Serve as a resource for new staff and interns, assume the role of a peer mentor and providing training as appropriate
Must be available to work 40 hours per week and overtime around deadlines
Perform other duties as assigned by the leader of the NEAR Tax Team
Qualifications:
Bachelors Degree preferred, preferably in business or accounting
Associates Degree is strongly preferred
High degree of computing acumen is preferred
Proficient in Excel and adaptable to tax compliance applications preferred
Strong verbal and written communication skills are required
FORVIS is a Top-10 professional services firm providing assurance, tax, and advisory services, driven by our commitment to using our forward vision to provide rewarding career opportunities and deliver unmatched client experiences. Design your career with purpose at FORVIS.