Job Description
RESPONSIBLITIES:
As part of our team, your aptitude for accounting will help us deliver outstanding service to our small business and tax clientele. Your excellent work habits, reliability, and energy level will help keep our work flow smoothly throughout the year. We interact with our clients on a frequent basis and your professionalism and helpful attitude will be valued and appreciated.
TYPICAL WORKDAY:
Throughout the year, the tax accountant’s main responsibility is reviewing our clients’ financial statements monthly. You will use your technical ability to ensure we are sending quality numbers to our clients. Communication with our clients is a large and important aspect of the position. You will then use the financial statements to prepare tax projections and provide tax planning services to our clients. Our clients rely on us to help them achieve their goals and we take the responsibility seriously and want to help them.
During tax season you will prepare Individual, S Corp and Partnership tax returns. Analyzing client records will be integral in ensuring that the returns are accurate. Client communication and interaction is necessary as well as a strong attention to detail. You will be responsible for preparing tax returns, workpapers and a tax return reconciliation for each client assigned to you.
WORK SCHEDULE:
· May – December: Monday through Thursday 8:30am to 4:30pm. Friday is 8:30am to somewhere between 2:30pm and 4:30pm depending on workload.
· January – April: Monday through Friday you will be expected to work 40 hours with the core hours of 8:30am to 4:30pm. Saturdays will become necessary come mid-January and will continue to be necessary through the close of the season in April. Our typical tax accountants work an average of 50 hours a week but no more than 55. We do not work on Sunday’s.
CONSIDER THE FOLLOWING KEYS FOR SUCCESS PRIOR TO APPLYING
· Accounting Degree
· Minimum of 3 years accounting / bookkeeping experience
· Minimum of 3 years QuickBooks Online experience
· Experience with Lacerte tax software a plus
· Overtime is necessary for 4 months a year
· Attention to detail and commitment to quality
· Ability to multi-task, taking care of multiple clients in a single day
· Self-motivated, outgoing professional
· Excellent written and verbal communication skills
· High level of professionalism, energy, and positive attitude
COMPENSATION:
Compensation is dependent upon experience. Career and income opportunities exist for someone who will grow with us. You will also receive a benefits package that includes health insurance, vision and detail insurance, SIMPLE IRA with match, paid holidays, sick pay and vacation time.
If you have the skills and energy we need, we encourage you to apply by sending a resume along with cover letter and compensation expectations.
Company Description
Flynn Accounting is a Colorado Springs-based accounting firm. We specialize in serving small businesses and their owners. Our team is committed to developing and retaining our staff for the long-term. We know that having a great staff is critical to our success. Our staff is generous in sharing their time and helping our employees develop new skills.
Flynn Accounting is a Colorado Springs-based accounting firm. We specialize in serving small businesses and their owners. Our team is committed to developing and retaining our staff for the long-term. We know that having a great staff is critical to our success. Our staff is generous in sharing their time and helping our employees develop new skills.