What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant/Tax Preparer position at Confidential?
Staff Accountant / Income Tax Preparation
Carlisle, PA 17013
Full-time
We are looking for a full-time staff accountant / tax preparer. The qualified candidate will possess excellent verbal, written, organizational and time management skills. The position requires the ability pay attention to details while being able to multitask. Overtime is required during tax season – typically 8 to 10 hours per week.
Essential duties include:
- Income Tax Return Preparation – Individuals, Partnerships and Corporations
- Process payroll and prepare quarterly and year end tax reporting
- Preparing checks for disbursements and record deposits
- Preparing monthly bank reconciliations
- Preparation of basic financial reports – including month and year end closings
- Client communication
Qualifications:
- Post-secondary education with credits in accounting - helpful
- Prefer Accounting degree but not required
- Tax preparer certification required
- Prior bookkeeping experience and payroll reporting – 4 plus years of experience
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks, and Lacerte or other professional tax software
- Microsoft Outlook, Excel and Word
- Local travel to meet with clients or handle banking activity required
Our firm is a small company with many overlapping duties. We offer a relaxed work environment.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- Health insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Supplemental Pay:
- Bonus pay
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Carlisle, PA 17013: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
- CPA (Preferred)
Work Location: One location
