What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Irex Enterprises?
Irex Services is hiring for a Tax Accountant!
The Tax Accountant position involves several aspects of tax reporting, tax return preparation, and the preparation and maintenance of well-referenced work papers. The role requires an individual who can work in a fast-paced team environment to meet strict deadlines. Attention to detail, analytical skills, and strong communication skills are essential. The individual role is for a current or aspiring CPA.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Assists with the preparation of Income and Business Tax returns
- Supports income tax apportionment data gathering and schedule preparation
- Assists with the preparation of extensions and estimates
- Assists with the tax depreciation schedules
- Ensures tax compliance calendar is updated & monitored regularly to avoid late filing
- Aids with accounting relating to income & other taxes and with review/analysis of general ledger accounts/activity
- Helps with implementing process improvements
- Prepares responses to notices from Federal and various State tax authorities
- Assists in research of tax issues and compliance requirements
- Coordinates with accounting & operations personnel as directed for the purpose of gathering information for audits and special projects
Education/Experience:
- A bachelors degree in accounting, finance, or a related field required
- Public accounting experience (2 years) or corporate tax experience (4 years) preferred
- Knowledge in the preparation of 1065, 1120S, and 1120 tax returns preferred
- A basic understanding of pass-through entities preferred
- Proficiency with Microsoft Excel required
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills required
- Ability to prioritize and multi-task to meet strict deadlines
- Ability to critically analyze data & reports with an attention to detail
- Prior experience with CCH Axcess, ProSystem Fixed Assets, and Caseware software preferred
- Understanding of composite tax returns, a plus
Benefits:
We offer a competitive benefits package which includes the following:
- Competitive salary
- Medical, Dental, Vision coverage
- Life Insurance
- 401(k) Retirement plan with company match
- Vacation/Paid time off
The duties and responsibilities described above are not a comprehensive list. Additional tasks may be assigned to the employee from time to time; the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.
