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Tax Accountant

PWW Recruiting, LLC.

Tax Accountant

Chicago, IL
Paid
  • Responsibilities

    Major Responsibilities

    • Understand general accounting and tax procedures based on the level of service provided
    • Prepare and/or review tax returns for business returns (partnership, "C" corporation, "S" corporation, Not-for-Profit) and individuals
    • Identify and communicate tax planning ideas for clients, including tax research, computations and related documentation
    • Display advanced knowledge of tax related matters on client assignments
    • Plan and execute the day-to-day activities of tax engagements of various clients in accordance with RubinBrown Client Service Standards
    • Identify and communicate accounting matters to other engagement team members
    • Direct communication with clients
    • Review tax return preparation of tax staff and provide review notes, when appropriate
    • Supervise the tax staff assigned to the engagement, when appropriate
    • Identify performance improvement opportunities in preparation and review of client assignments
    • All other duties, as assigned

    Requirements

    Preferred Experience/Background/Skills

    • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related degree
    • CPA designation required
    • Master’s degree in taxation is preferred
    • A minimum of three years of current and or recent tax experience in public accounting
    • Strong technical skills including the ability to effectively utilize technology and the commitment to learning in the technology environment
    • Excellent analytical and leadership ability
    • Have the ability to meet challenging client requirements, provide services, and possess strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and research abilities
    • Proficiency in Microsoft Office programs (Word and Excel required).
    • Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
    • Strict adherence to professional ethics
    • Ability to successfully contribute to the success of a strategic business unit of the firm

    Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities.