Auditor Enrolled Agent or CPA

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, Vision

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k match

Disability insurance

Life Insurance

Job summary

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC in New York is seeking an experienced tax professional to lead our tax department.

You will oversee over 1000 EZ returns, review filings for accuracy, and mentor team members to ensure timely, compliant results. This is a full-time role requiring a Bachelor's in Accounting and active Enrolled Agent or CPA licensure, with heavy tax-season hours.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar field.
• Active Enrolled Agent or CPA licensure.
• 3+ years’ tax accounting/preparation experience.
• Relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage the tax department and oversee over 1000 EZ returns.
• Review returns for accuracy and timely filing.
• Provide guidance to the tax team to ensure compliant returns.
• Explain tax obligations to clients.
• Ensure compliance with state and federal tax laws.
• Work both in a team and independently in a fast-paced environment.
• Handle inquiries and provide resolutions.

Skills

Tax accounting

Attention to detail

Time management

Communication

Teamwork

Self-motivation

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or similar

Enrolled Agent certification or CPA license

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage the tax department, overseeing over 1000 EZ returns for individual clients
• Review returns for accuracy and ensure they are filed in a timely manner
• Support tax team members with advice and guidance to ensure tax returns are prepared and filed accurately, on time, and maintaining compliance
• Have a thorough understanding of state and federal tax laws
• Provide insight and advice to clients ensuring they understand their tax obligations and explaining the outcomes
• Address inquiries/issues in a timely manner, offering educated answers and resolutions
• Ensure compliance is maintained at all times, ensuring changes in tax laws are implemented immediately into client services
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, juggling multiple clients at a time
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• 100% in-office:
  • Standard 40 hours/week
  • 60 hours/week during tax season (February 1st - April 15th) with mandatory Saturdays
  • 36 hours/week over the summer
• $65,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience
• Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar
• Active Enrolled Agent certification or CPA license
• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k match, Disability, Life Insurance
• 3+ years’ tax accounting/preparation experience
• Proficient computer skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Strong communication and presentation skills
• Strong technical skills
• Self-motivated
• Relocation not available