Tax Accountant

Position : Tax Accountant
Location : Omaha, NE(On-site) 
Duration : Full time & Direct Hire

Position Overview:
We are seeking a highly skilled and detail-oriented Bookkeeper/Accountant to manage the financial records for multiple clients and assist with individual income tax preparation. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical accounting skills, particularly in cash-basis accounting and QuickBooks. You will collaborate closely with clients and CPAs, manage month-end and year-end closing processes, and ensure compliance with sales tax and payroll regulations.

Key Responsibilities:

Technical Accounting:

• Maintain general ledger and sub-ledgers, ensuring the accuracy of accounts receivable, accounts payable, and other entries.
• Identify and correct misclassifications, and perform necessary adjustments to ensure accurate financial reporting.
• Leverage advanced QuickBooks Online and Desktop skills to create custom reports, troubleshoot issues, and train clients as needed.

Client Management:

• Handle bookkeeping for multiple clients simultaneously in a public accounting or CPA firm environment.
• Perform month-end and year-end closing processes, preparing books for CPA review during tax season.

Tax and Compliance:

• Manage sales and use tax compliance, ensuring accurate and timely reporting for cash-basis entities.
• Oversee payroll entries and ensure compliance with federal and state payroll regulations.

Tax Preparation:

• Assist with small business tax return preparation (e.g., Schedule C, 1120S, and 1065) and year-end adjusting entries as needed.
• Prepare individual income tax returns.

Client Collaboration:

• Provide support and education to clients on basic accounting principles and best practices in QuickBooks.
• Collaborate with CPAs and other team members to ensure timely and accurate financial reporting.

Qualifications:

• Proven proficiency in cash-basis accounting principles.
• Advanced expertise in QuickBooks Online and Desktop.
• Experience managing books for multiple clients in a CPA firm or public accounting setting.
• Strong understanding of month-end and year-end close processes.
• Experience with sales tax compliance and payroll management.
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with clients and CPAs.
• (Preferred) Experience with small business tax returns and year-end adjustments.
• Experience with individual income tax returns.