Job Description

Due to our continued growth, we are searching for a staff accountant to provide tax support and grow with us. We are a boutique Tax accounting firm with focus in financial industry seeking staff accountant for Full time (part time will be considered) position in the Chicagoland area and North Jersey/Bergen County area in New Jersey.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare C and S corporation, partnership, individual, gift tax return and non-profit tax returns, including tax planning.
• Assist with calculation and preparation of estimated/extension tax payments
• Assist with income tax issue and tax correspondence
• Conduct tax research projects
• Assist in preparation of clients internal general ledger statements
• Preparation of quarterly and year end payroll tax returns
• Collaborate with staff on client projects.

Qualifications:

• 1 to 5 years of experience in public accounting or in tax preparation (no experience will be considered)
• Proficient in Quickbooks (BNA/ProSystems/CCH Research are a plus)
• Work under pressure and tax season deadlines
• Excellent communication skills
• Excellent multi-tasking of projects
• Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as independently
• Ability to handle sensitive/confidential matters in a tactful and discreet manner
• Time management
• Self-motivated, ability to think independently and demonstrate enthusiasm for work and position on a consistent-basis
• Inquisitive, with a strong desire to learn
• Willingness to put in additional hours as needed to adhere to tax season deadlines
• Ability to collaborate with others.
• Knowledge in Securities and Commodities a plus but not required
• Knowledge of Information Technology integration into accounting practice is a plus