Financial & Tax Accountant

Houston; Houston (TX); Remote; USD 75,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Houston CPA Firm in Northeast Houston is seeking an experienced financial and tax accountant with CPA preferred to join our growing practice serving local and overseas clients.

The role covers preparation of financial statements, tax returns for individuals and businesses, payroll, research and technical accounting, with emphasis on GAAP compliance and client service. Remote work available; salary based on experience; live in the Houston area.

Qualifications

• CPA preferred with 5+ years in public practice.
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP and tax preparation.
• QuickBooks experience required; strong Excel skills.
• Detail and deadline oriented with solid writing ability.
• Excellent communication and client relation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine financial statements, taxes, and reports.
• Supervise bookkeeping, reconciliations, and journal entries.
• Develop and analyze reporting for operations and budgets.
• Tax return preparation for individuals and businesses.
• Payroll, payroll taxes and HR-related tasks.
• Technical writing and research; litigation support as needed.

Skills

CPA preferred

Public accounting experience

GAAP knowledge

Analytical skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Multicultural sensitivity

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Adobe tools

Job description

Job DescriptionJob Description

Growing CPA firm based in Northeast Houston is looking for an experienced financial and tax accountant - CPA preferred. The firm focuses on services to businesses and their owners, both locally and overseas.

This job requires preparation and compilation of financial statements for reporting and tax return preparation. The ideal candidate would have experience specifically with accounting for tax prep and tax preparation experience. An extensive knowledge of technical accounting and control procedures is required. This person will prepare and assist with individual, business and other tax returns, payroll, research and other accounting related duties. Must be able to successfully manage multiple assignments, develop quality relationships, identify client needs and service opportunities, and propose solutions as issues arise.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine accounting records, financial statements, taxes, and other financial reports
• Supervise bookkeeping, reconciliations and journal entries
• Develop and analyze reporting for business operations and budgets
• Tax return preparation and document management
• Accounting, tax and business valuation research
• Payroll, payroll taxes and human resources management
• Technical writing
• Financial analysis
• Litigation support assistance (as needed)

Qualifications:

• CPA Preferred
• Minimum 5 years of accounting experience in a public practice
• Fundamental knowledge of GAAP
• QuickBooks experience required
• Detail and deadline-oriented
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Deep knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, etc.) and Adobe tools
• Excellent professional writing and communication skills
• Strong client and team building relationship skills
• Multi-cultural sensitivity

Option for Full or Part-Time.
Remote, work from home, but must live in the Houston, TX area.
Salary based on experience.

Company Description

We are a small firm, based out of the Kingwood, TX area, that specializes in working with U.S. persons living and working overseas. We also work with U.S. and Foreign businesses to ensure they are fully compliant with U.S. reporting and tax obligations.

Company Description

We are a small firm, based out of the Kingwood, TX area, that specializes in working with U.S. persons living and working overseas. We also work with U.S. and Foreign businesses to ensure they are fully compliant with U.S. reporting and tax obligations.