Entry Level Tax Accountant

Hawaii Accounting; Honolulu (HI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) matching

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Health insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

A local accounting firm in Honolulu is seeking an Entry Level Tax Accountant responsible for preparing various tax returns and supporting documentation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Business Administration and a focus on client service. This role includes essential functions such as communication with clients and assisting with administrative tasks. The firm offers a competitive compensation package and promotes a supportive work environment with generous benefits.

Qualifications

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Experience: Not required but preferred in a professional environment.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in Adobe Acrobat and MS Office.

Responsibilities

• Prepare Federal and State tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Assist with client communication to gather necessary information.
• Commit to ongoing education on tax laws and policies.

Skills

Self-driven

Client service focused

Communication skills

Integrity

Adaptability to technology

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration

Tools

Adobe Acrobat

MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Ultra Tax

QuickBooks

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Job Details

• Position: Entry Level Tax Accountant
• Type: Full-time
• Experience: Entry level
• Functions: Tax Preparation
• Reports To: Tax Manager
• Location: Honolulu, HI
• Compensation: Salary
• FLSA Status: Exempt

Company Description

HiAccounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. HiAccounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.

Position Summary

HiAccounting is seeking an Entry Level Tax Accountant to join its tax division. The Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of business and individual tax returns and reconciliations to support the tax return preparation. The Tax Accountant should be self-driven, passionate and client service focused. The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager.

Essential Functions

• Prepare various Federal and State tax returns including individual, trust, estate, nonprofit, partnership, and corporate returns; prepare work papers to support tax return preparation.
• Assist with other tax services including planning, research and compliance as needed.
• Communicate with client personnel to request information necessary for preparation, to update clients on status and for general customer service.
• Assist with administrative duties such as mailing tax returns, updating databases, entering transactions for clients and reviewing financials.
• Commit to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies; demonstrate skills in researching when answers are not known.
• Prepare and file general excise tax returns and other reports to regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounting and payroll as needed.
• Organize and prioritize work and communicate status with senior or manager.
• Understand general business including business law, formation and entity types.
• Practice integrity and professional judgment, asking questions when needed.
• Self-driven and take initiative to research questions.
• Embrace technology and adapt quickly to technological changes.
• Understand client’s business and industry; work closely with management to grasp service needs.
• Develop relationships with clients and participate in client events.
• Deliver best-in-class client service with a proactive, responsive, professional and accurate approach.
• Be deadline-driven and complete tasks timely.
• Protect confidentiality of organizational information.
• Track and record time accurately.
• Contribute to the overall positive company culture.
• Embrace a team-based approach to client service.
• Encourage collaboration, open communication and problem solving within a team.
• Participate in training and seek continuing education opportunities.
• Engage in company efforts to build a strong community presence with charitable activities.
• Seek mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. HiAccounting shall make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Skills & Abilities

• Education: Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Experience: Not required. Preferred experience in professional environment showing progressive increase in responsibilities or a combination of education and work experience.
• Computer Skills: Proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of Ultra Tax, Lacerte, Drake or other professional tax software, and knowledge of QuickBooks, AccPac, Intacct or other accounting/bookkeeping software is helpful.
• Other Requirements: Perform other duties as required; availability to work additional hours or weekends as projects demand.

Location & Relocation

HiAccounting requires applicants to live in Oahu. If not currently living in Oahu, please specify relocation timing and efforts in your cover letter.

Working at HiAccounting

• Encouraging an active, Hawaii lifestyle by supporting employees’ interests, efforts and activities.
• Recognized as one of the Best Places to Work in Hawaii for thirteen years in a row.
• Generous benefit packages including full medical, dental, vision, drug, disability, life insurance, 401K, flexible spending, supplemental benefits, profit sharing, PTO and holiday leave program.
• Payment for volunteering time and investment in learning and development opportunities company-wide.
• Career development support through buddy and mentoring system, regular performance evaluations and reimbursements for continuing education for CPA or other professional certifications.
• Family-oriented flexible work schedule with remote work options.
• Employers provide daily lunch under the HiGroup Daily Grinds Program.
• Gym/fitness reimbursements.
• Cell phone reimbursement for employees using their phones for work.
• Parking or buss pass subsidy.
• Regular in-office massage therapy.
• Flexible work schedule with potential remote work when needed.
• Support for CPA or EA and continuing education.
• 13 paid holidays (including birthday off).
• Paid time off for volunteering.
• Employee snacks and drinks.
• Career advancement opportunities.
• 401K with 4% matching and profit sharing after eligibility requirements are met.
• Health benefits after eligibility requirements are met.
• Life Insurance.