Seasonal Tax Accountant

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates, LLC.; Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 34,440 - 55,104; Part time

Job summary

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates in Staunton, Virginia seeks a skilled and experienced certified Tax Accountant for the tax season. This seasonal role requires 25+ hours per week (Feb–Apr), with the opportunity to transition to part-time employment after tax season.

Responsibilities include preparing federal and state returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S), reviewing colleagues' work, and communicating with clients while ensuring compliance with tax laws and regulations.

Qualifications

• CPA certification required.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting.
• Proficiency with tax software and MS Office, particularly Excel.
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations.
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
• Commitment to continuous education and staying updated on industry changes.
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns by the required deadlines, ensuring compliance with government regulations for clients in a variety of industries.
• Review tax returns prepared by other RFC employees for accuracy and technical compliance.
• Occasionally correspond or meet with clients, as instructed by Management of RFC.
• Assist in responding to tax-related inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.

Skills

Tax preparation

Excel

MS Office

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Client correspondence

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Description

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (“RFC”) is seeking a skilled and experienced certified Tax Accountant to join our team. This is a seasonal position to include 25+ hours (hours/workload to be agreed upon) during tax season (February – April) with the opportunity to continue part-time employment after tax season. The duties of this position include preparing tax returns of various types (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S), ensuring compliance with taxation regulations, review of tax returns prepared by other employees of RFC and correspondence with clients.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns by the required deadlines, ensuring compliance with government regulations for clients in a variety of industries.
• Review tax returns prepared by other RFC employees for accuracy and technical compliance
• Occasionally correspond or meet with clients, as instructed by Management of RFC
• Assist in responding to tax-related inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.

Requirements

• CPA certification required
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting
• Proficiency with tax software and MS Office, particularly Excel
• In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
• Commitment to continuous education and staying updated on industry changes
• Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially