Staff Accountant (Tax)

Keturah Konstellations; Leominster (MA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A financial services firm in Leominster, Massachusetts, is seeking an experienced Tax Preparer to handle income tax returns for individuals and corporations. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting and will engage directly with clients to clarify tax-related queries. This role offers opportunities to gain experience in various tax return preparations while fostering teamwork within the tax department. A Bachelor’s degree in accounting and at least 4 years of experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting is required.
• At least 4 years of recent public accounting experience focusing on tax return preparation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals and corporations.
• Gain experience with tax returns for estates, trusts, and non-profits.
• Complete tasks under supervision while adhering to time constraints.
• Work with the tax team to improve procedures.
• Perform basic accounting using client records.

Skills

Income tax return preparation

Client engagement

Technical accuracy

Accounting functions

QuickBooks

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Job Summary

In this role, you will be responsible for preparing income tax returns for both individuals and corporations. There is also the potential to work on tax returns for trusts, estates, and not-for-profit organizations. You will engage directly with clients to collect necessary information and clarify any tax or accounting-related questions.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships.
• Gain experience with federal and state tax returns for estates, trusts, and non-profit organizations.
• Complete assigned tasks under supervision with technical accuracy, adhering to budgeted time constraints.
• Work closely with the tax team to enhance and improve tax procedures.
• Perform basic accounting functions for a diverse client base, primarily using client records (most commonly QuickBooks).

Must Haves

• A bachelor's degree in accounting
• At least 4 years of recent experience in public accounting with a focus on tax return preparation.