Now hiring a Tax Accountant for a growing firm in Jacksonville, FL!

This is a direct hire position.
Location: Jacksonville, FL 32256
Salary: $60-75k annually + benefits & bonuses based on business and personal KPI's

General Responsibilities:
The tax accountant is responsible for maintaining tax records and preparing tax returns, tax-related schedules, and reports. Determine tax liability or collect taxes from individuals or business firms according to prescribed laws and regulations. Prepares paperwork for local, state, and federal level returns to be submitted within specified deadlines. May analyze new tax regulations to ensure the Firm meets all regulations and laws.

Essential Job Duties:
Interview clients to obtain additional information on taxable income, deductible expenses, and allowances. Develop a basic understanding of their financial affairs and the scope of their tax liabilities.
Discuss the issues, laws, and regulations involved in returns and to resolve problems with returns. Address client questions thoroughly and effectively communicate complex financial information. Explain federal and state tax laws to individuals and companies. Address client questions thoroughly, provide future tax planning to clients, and effectively communicate complex financial information.
Review financial records, such as income statements and expenditure documentation, to determine the forms needed to prepare tax returns.
Prepare or assist in preparing simple to complex tax returns for individuals or small businesses.
Calculate taxes owed or overpaid using adding machines or personal computers and complete entries on forms, following tax form instructions and tax tables. Use all appropriate adjustments, deductions, and credits to keep clients' taxes to a minimum.
Complete audits (i.e., homeowner association, etc.) in compliance with Florida regulations and the Firm’s procedures and standards. Attention to detail is paramount in this task.
Accurately enter tax return information into software and e-filing platforms for processing. Check data input or verify totals on forms prepared by others to detect errors in arithmetic, data entry, or procedures. Maintain knowledge of the software to
ensure efficient use.
Contact clients to address discrepancies and request supporting documentation. Maintain records for each case, including contacts, telephone numbers, and actions taken. Notify clients of any overpayments or underpayments.
Furnish clients with sufficient information and advice to ensure correct tax form completion.
Calculate form preparation fees according to the required return complexity and processing time. Log in to Breeze and communicate to the executive assistant for timely billing.
Maintain knowledge of tax code changes, accounting procedures, and theory to evaluate financial information properly.
Conduct audits and review tax returns to verify information or to amend tax liabilities. May oversee the preparation of tax forms by the tax accounting specialist to ensure quality control measures are applied.
Guide and assist in tax document preparations.
Apply sound time management practices to meet deadlines and complete projects. Regularly update project status for internal tracking.

Education & Qualifications:
• A bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or business administration or equivalent education or work experience is required.
• 2+ years of accounting experience in a financial institution
• QuickBooks Online Experience


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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, the Company is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

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We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.