What are the responsibilities and job description for the Administrative Assistant - Tax Department position at HLB Gross Collins?
The Opportunity
We are seeking a individual to join our Tax Administrative department in our Atlanta Office to support our tax department and handle other administrative duties within the firm as needed. Must be a proactive team player with a "can-do" attitude and the ability to multi-task. Must be professional with excellent communication and organizational skills. This individual will report to the Director of Tax.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Responsible for sending out tax organizers, engagement letters, and tax returns
- Process and send tax returns, extensions, and miscellaneous forms in accordance with governing agency filing requirements and internal standard operating procedures, in both paper and electronic format
- Follow up with client for tax documents
- Ensure client satisfaction
- Monitor due date lists and e-file status
- Assist in maintaining databases and client records
- Support tax staff with additional tax administrative duties as assigned
- Assist completing simple tax filings as needed
Qualifications and Experience
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision
- Excellent customer service skills; able to interact with clients in an efficient, courteous, and professional manner
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Detail oriented and thorough; able to see how the details fit into the bigger picture in a task
- Ability to handle and resolve recurring problems with a positive attitude
- Ability to learn new software quickly
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Maintains a positive/cheerful attitude
- High School graduate or equivalent; Associate's or Bachelor's degree preferred
Preferred Skills
- Experience with CCH ProSystem fx software, CCH e-filing, XCM solutions
- 2 years of experience with corporate/personal tax preparation
Benefits We Offer
- Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
- 401(k) Matching
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-Being and Wellness Benefits
- Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
- Flexible Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance
- Dress for Your Day policy
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
About HLB Gross Collins
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Atlanta-based full service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for over fifty years. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax, auditing and assurance, business consulting, valuation, estate and personal financial planning, and international services. Clients receive personalized service from a highly responsive team of professionals who have a wealth of financial knowledge and expertise to help make their businesses succeed.
Through its affiliation with HLB International, the world’s 8th largest international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, HLB Gross Collins P.C. offers seamless service to meet its clients’ needs anywhere in the world.
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, age, sex/gender, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, physical or mental handicap unrelated to ability, pregnancy, veteran status, unfavorable discharge from military service, genetic information, personal appearance, family responsibility, matriculation or political affiliation, or other legally protected status.
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. maintains a drug-free workplace.
