Accountant, State and Local Tax

Description

  GreerWalker is a prominent accounting and advisory firm serving privately owned middle-market companies and their owners. We serve and support the Charlotte and Greenville areas with a personal approach through our client work and through our community service culture. 

We have been recognized as one of the nation's "Best of the Best" accounting firms by Inside Public Accounting for several years running and we earned the title of Employer of Choice in the Charlotte market. We believe in making a positive impact on our community, and that sense of purpose permeates everything we do.

GreerWalker is committed to helping you achieve your goals by providing you with a healthy work-life balance, continuous professional development, and meaningful work that connects you to your community.

As part of our team, you'll have access to a wide range of learning opportunities through our membership with RSM Alliance. You'll enjoy engaging client work, minimal travel, and exposure to various industries. We will link you with mentors, provide a positive and supportive working environment, and foster lasting professional relationships to help you launch your career and learn to thrive.

Your life fits at GreerWalker.

Requirements

 As an Accountant in our Tax practice, you will work on a wide variety of engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals by performing the following duties.

JOB RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare state sales/use tax returns in various jurisdictions across the U.S.
• Prepare local business personal property tax listings
• Respond to tax notices and interact with state/local tax assessors/auditors
• Prepare tax technical memorandums and correspondence
• Assist in research of complex tax issues using federal & state revenue codes, regulations and other relevant authorities/guidance
• Participate in modeling & negotiations with economic development agencies & local taxing authorities to identify incentive offerings for clients
• Participate in the state & local tax planning process
• Perform other duties as needed on engagements and as assigned by supervisory personnel
• Attend professional development and training sessions on a regular basis

QUALIFICATIONS:

• 1-2 years of tax preparation experience in a public accounting firm or private industry is encouraged
• Excellent project management, analytical, interpersonal, oral and written communication skills
• Ability to function in a team environment
• Superior client service focus
• Ability to thrive and adapt in a fast-paced, dynamic environment
• Integrity, dependability, and trustworthiness
• Ability to succinctly communicate and document procedures performed
• Strong computer skills with general office use software and an ability to adapt to new software applications required in a tax environment

EDUCATION and LICENSES:

• Bachelor’s or Associates degree in accounting/finance. Bachelor’s degree in accounting preferred.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Able to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

The duties described above are the general nature and levels of work performed, but are not intended to be a complete comprehensive list of all the duties, activities, and responsibilities required of job incumbents.  Job incumbents may be asked to perform other duties as needed and/or required.

This position description is not a contract for employment and GreerWalker LLP reserves the right to revise this description at any time.

EOE

No Agencies Please