Job Description – Tax Accountant II
Title: Tax Accountant II
Job Type: Exempt
Location: Office
Reports to: Client Manager
About the Company:
Since 1974, FMS has provided accounting solutions to small chain grocery stores across the country. In response to the industry’s needs, we have developed a way for companies to use today’s business activities to drive tomorrow’s decisions. Our unique team with proven expertise transforms historic accounting activities into timely, accurate decision support tools. Information from these businesses is used to manage billbacks, receiving, merchandising, point-of-sale, human resources, payroll, treasury management, etc., all in one place that can be accessed daily.
About the Job:
As a Tax Account II you will be responsible for helping clients with the collection of tax-related information, reporting to taxation authorities at the Federal, State, county, and local levels in a timely manner, and advising clients on the tax impact of various corporate and/ or individual strategies.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Prepare accurate Federal and State tax returns for Corporations, Partnerships, Individuals, Trusts, and Personal Property Taxes
- Calculate, prepare, and communicate extensions and estimate tax payments for business entities and individual filers
- Perform tax research projects as assigned utilizing authoritative materials
- Maintain a strong understanding of tax laws
- Review work product produced by other tax preparers
- Assist clients with any problems that may arise with their taxes and estimating tax payments
- Complete, Communicate, and follow through on new entity filing and license applications
- Coordinate Cost Segregation Studies
- Assist with audits by various taxation authorities
- Prepare written correspondence to Federal and State agencies and communicate results to clients
- Other duties as assigned
About the Candidate:
- You have strong technical accounting skills
- You have strong organizational and time management skills
- You have Microsoft Excel skills – above average – crucial to success
- You can demonstrate time management and multi-tasking abilities
- You can use technology effectively
- You have the ability to work with multiple functions and internal shared services within our organization
- You have a positive, team-oriented attitude / personality
- You have understanding of legal compliance
- You enjoy a result driven environment
Qualifications:
- Minimum 2 years of experience in accounting/finance
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance
- Experience with individual and corporate tax returns
- CPA (Preferred)
- Strong experience with Excel