What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Preparer position at HLB Gross Collins?
About the job
The Opportunity
We are seeking a Tax Preparer with a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience to join the firm remotely and help grow the Columbus, OH office. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive tax compliance and strategy experience. This individual will be at a senior level and will be working with other members of our tax practice in Columbus, OH and Atlanta, GA to develop and strengthen client relationships. They will advise clients on a full spectrum of individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate tax services. Must be professional with excellent communication skills to provide clients with in-depth industry knowledge.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Prepares and reviews federal and state return filings for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps
- Reviews work on client engagements to ensure firm’s quality control procedures are followed
- Coordinates with partners on progress of engagements; brings recommended solutions and takes timely action to facilitate work flow processes
- Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients through ongoing communication and exceptional service
- Assists clients with the implementation of tax & wealth-building strategies
- Designs, implements, and executes appropriate tax research processes, and analyzes the sustainability of the tax return filing position(s)
- Stays current on technical and regulatory issues, especially new Tax Reform laws
- Understands the economics of the firm’s practice, and has direct client billing responsibility
- Supports tax staff with additional tax administrative duties as assigned
- Networks and maintains contact with business peers
Qualifications and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
- MUST have 3 years of experience with corporate/personal tax preparation within the scope of a public accounting firm
- Experience in tax planning strategies for businesses and high net worth individuals
- Experience with multi-state and consolidated tax returns
- Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision
- Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
- Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
- Effective multitasker, able to organize multiple engagements while remaining detail-oriented
- CPA preferred but not required (we can sponsor you for this license)
- Previous experience supervising and training staff preferred
- Willing to work in a remote or office environment (we have robust cleaning and distancing procedures)
Benefits We Offer
- Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
- 401(k)
- Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
- Life & Disability Insurance
- Well-Being and Wellness Benefits
- Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
- Competitive compensation
- Opportunities & compensation for ongoing training and CPE requirements
- Dress for Your Day policy
- Opportunities to join our community service initiatives
About the Company
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 11th 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.
***This role is based remotely with potential travel to Atlanta on an as needed basis.***
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
HLB Gross Collins, P.C. maintains a drug-free workplace.
