Seasonal Tax Accountant

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (RFC); Staunton (VA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (RFC) is seeking a skilled and experienced certified Tax Accountant for a seasonal role in Staunton, Virginia. This position runs February through April with 25+ hours per week and may transition to part-time after tax season.

The role involves preparing various tax returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S), ensuring compliance with tax laws, and reviewing returns prepared by others at RFC. Strong communication and confidentiality are essential.

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.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns by required deadlines.
• Review tax returns prepared by other RFC employees for accuracy.
• Correspond with clients as instructed by Management.
• Assist in responding to tax-related inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies.
• Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops.

Skills

CPA certification

8+ years tax experience

Attention to detail

Strong communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Tax software

Excel

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