Senior Tax Specialist

MaineGuide; Scarborough, Northern (ME, KY); Hybrid; USD 68,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Health insurance

Paid training

Work from home

Job summary

Flaherty’s Financial Services, LLC in Scarborough, ME is seeking an experienced tax accountant for seasonal or year-round part-time or full-time roles. The team emphasizes accuracy, support, and a casual-smart environment in a coastal Maine setting.

Ideal candidates have EA/CPA credentials and at least two years of tax prep experience for individuals, nonprofits, and corporations. Proficiency with QuickBooks and Excel is required, with payroll and payroll tax filings knowledge.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years of preparing individual, nonprofit and corporate tax returns
• Understanding of federal and Maine state tax laws
• Accurate reconciliation of client records
• Experience with QuickBooks and Excel"

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Maintain client records and relationships
• Work as part of a supportive, professional team
• Adapt to changing priorities

Skills

QuickBooks

Excel

Payroll

Tax preparation

Education

CPA/EA certification

Tools

QuickBooks

Excel

Job description

Tax Accountant wanted

Want to work within a flexible, supportive small team environment?

Please consider Flaherty’s Financial Services. We offer excellent benefits, ongoing success-based bonus structure and above market compensation.

We are a team. We love our casual but smart, adaptable and professional environment. We respect and support one another and only produce excellent accurate work.

Do you love Summer? This role has the chance for increased hours from January-May and more limited hours when the weather is great in Coastal Maine, and Scarborough is a wonderful place to live and work.

Ideal candidate would start early November and be an EA or CPA. Part and Full time opportunities available.

(We’ve even been known to host occasional Pizza and other yummy group lunches together)

Details

Do you care about and enjoy assisting individuals with their personal finances?

Are you interested in maintaining your knowledge in tax law?

Flaherty’s Financial Services, LLC is a small Scarborough based team providing accounting, tax and financial guidance to individuals and businesses. We care about our team members and our clients. We are currently looking for either seasonal or year-round part-time experienced tax preparers to join our small, multi-faceted workplace.

What you’ll be doing:

• Preparing individual and business tax returns
• Maintaining associated client records and relationships.
• Working as part of a supportive, respectful and professional team.
• Adapting to changing priorities.

Must Have:

• Prior experience -Minimum 2 years--preparing individual, non profit and corporate tax returns.
• Understanding of federal and Maine state tax laws (multi-state exposure is a plus).
• Competency and accuracy reconciling client accounting records.
• Experience and competency with QuickBooks (online and desktop versions) and Excel.
• Understanding of payroll regulation and related liability reporting.
• Experience in Preparation of 1099’s and W-2's, sales, and payroll tax filings.
• Experience in Preparation of monthly, quarterly, and annual reporting to internal and external parties
• Successful track record of detailed and organized management of client records within an organized office environment.
• Excellent communication skills and positive demeanor.
• Ability to prioritize and adapt to changing workflows.
• Solid understanding of tax laws and regulations.
• Must have the experience above and care about doing it really well!
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office products. Highly developed Excel skills are a must.
• Must be a self-starter, able to work independently, problem solve, support as part of a team.
• Command of technologies and systems supporting tax and accounting software.

Pay: $68,100.00 - $85,300.00 per year

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Work from home

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Scarborough, ME