What are the responsibilities and job description for the Accountant - Income Tax - $85000/Year position at LC Staffing?
Accountant - Income Tax
A Flathead Valley leader in the accounting industry, founded in 1999, is hiring an Accountant. The firm provides a wide variety of high-quality professional services but prides themselves on integrity and providing personalized attention to each client.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact by helping clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and strategies. This role offers the chance to use your expertise to provide valuable advice, solve intricate tax problems, and directly contribute to your clients' financial success. You'll also have the chance to mentor and lead a team, helping to shape the next generation of tax professionals. With a focus on professional development and the ability to work on diverse, complex returns, this position provides a rewarding career path in a growing field, while offering the satisfaction of delivering high-quality service and building lasting client relationships.
Why You Want This Position
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A Flathead Valley leader in the accounting industry, founded in 1999, is hiring an Accountant. The firm provides a wide variety of high-quality professional services but prides themselves on integrity and providing personalized attention to each client.
This is a great opportunity to make a real impact by helping clients navigate the complexities of tax laws and strategies. This role offers the chance to use your expertise to provide valuable advice, solve intricate tax problems, and directly contribute to your clients' financial success. You'll also have the chance to mentor and lead a team, helping to shape the next generation of tax professionals. With a focus on professional development and the ability to work on diverse, complex returns, this position provides a rewarding career path in a growing field, while offering the satisfaction of delivering high-quality service and building lasting client relationships.
Why You Want This Position
- Competitive pay - $85,000/year, depending on experience
- Consistent, long-term employment
- Opportunities for overtime during tax season
- 100% company-paid health insurance for employee
- 2 weeks of paid time off
- Paid holidays
- 40 hours of sick leave
- 401(k) plan with 3% company match
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, and entities, ensuring compliance and accuracy while advising on tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities
- Research complex tax issues, provide expert advice, and assist with IRS audits and other tax-related matters
- Stay current on tax laws and regulations, applying knowledge to client work and mentoring junior staff to ensure high-quality service
- Manage multiple client accounts and deadlines, maintaining professionalism, confidentiality, and accuracy in all interactions
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
- CPA license preferred or experience in income tax preparation and planning
- Minimum of one year of experience in tax preparation, with a strong emphasis on complex returns (corporate, individual, trust, etc.)
- Extensive knowledge of federal and state tax codes, including experience with tax preparation software - Lacerte
- Proven ability to conduct thorough research and resolve complex tax issues
- Prior experience in a public accounting firm or tax-focused role is a plus
- Ability to pass a background screening
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Salary : $85,000
