Tax Accountant

Octagon
Hybrid remote in McLean, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 9/9/2022 CLOSED ON 10/25/2022

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Octagon?

Athletes and entertainers generate a lifetime of earnings over a short period of time. Managing those earnings is critical for their financial security now and in the future. For more than 30 years, OFS has helped athletes and celebrities manage their wealth—from the signing of their first contract, through retirement and beyond. As an independent wealth management office, we pride ourselves on helping clients understand their finances, so they can enjoy the lifestyle they have worked so hard to earn.

If you want to be part of this successful team, we want to hear from you! We are looking for a tenacious, thorough self-starter to join OFS as a Tax Advisor in McLean, VA. In this role, you will prepare returns for some of the world's best athletes. A hybrid work schedule is available for this role outside of tax season.

Roles & Responsibilities:
Research, plan and prepare US individual and business income tax returns

Collect and organize clients' tax documents

Complete initial input and review of tax information in tax software

Advise clients on how to minimize tax liability and notify them of any tax changes

Support compliance with taxing agency requirements

Respond to federal and state notices and assist in government audits

Participate in tax analysis and research projects and administrative tasks, as assigned

Required Qualifications:
Bachelor’s degree in finance or accounting

Financial certification strongly preferred (CPA)

Broad knowledge and understanding in individual tax preparation, preferably with multi-state experience

Must be very meticulous, thorough and organized

Excellent written and oral communication skills

Strong customer service skills

Advanced Microsoft Excel and Word skills

Experience with CCH Axcess or any other tax software a plus

Excellent interpersonal skills to work cooperatively with persons at all levels in the organization

Ability to exercise good judgment and discretion, especially with regards to sensitive or confidential personnel or organizational matters.

For consideration please submit your résumé and cover letter on-line here .

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation.

OFS is proud to be an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, citizenship, disability or protected veteran status.

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We make our careers website accessible to any and all users. If you need an accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact us at JobAppAccommodation@ipgdxtra.com . This email address is not for general employment inquiries or vendors; rather it is strictly for applicants who require special assistance accessing our employment website. Due to volume, messages sent to this email address that are not related to an accommodation cannot be answered.
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