Tax Accountant

Webermessick; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Three weeks of paid vacation

Company retirement plan with employer match

100% funded employee health care

Growth potential

Growth potential

Job summary

A leading accounting firm in Baltimore is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare tax returns for various entities and provide proactive year-round tax planning. The ideal candidate will have a strong knowledge of tax regulations, ability to prepare various tax filings, and excellent communication skills. This full-time position offers a competitive compensation package, including three weeks of paid vacation, retirement plan, and comprehensive health care benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal tax regulations.
• Ability to prepare various tax returns and documents.
• Desire to follow changes in tax laws and regulations.
• Attention to detail and deadlines.
• Ability to work longer hours during tax season.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective time and project management.
• Work independently.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Assist in tax audits and maintain compliance.
• Review work papers and financial statements.
• Prepare estimated federal and state tax payments.
• Detail preparation and review of work papers, financial statements, source documents, and tax returns.
• Assist in tax audits and notices.
• Maintain understanding and compliance with tax regulations and laws.
• Learn and adhere to firm policies and procedures.

Skills

Attention to detail

Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Effective time and project management

Work independently

Education

College degree or equivalent work experience in public accounting

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Office

Tax software

Job description

Position Overview

WEBER MESSICK is seeking a Tax Accountant to prepare tax returns for various types of entities and provide proactive year-round tax planning strategies for both business and individual clients. The ideal candidate will show interest in following changes to tax regulations and laws, can analyze and complete work papers, and have an overall understanding of the tax return preparation process.

Job Responsibilities

• Prepare various federal and state income tax returns, including forms 1040 (schedules C & E), 1041, 1065, 1120, 1120S, 990
• Prepare other tax filings, such as personal property tax returns, annual reports, state composite returns, and payroll tax returns
• Perform year-end review of books and recommend necessary adjustments
• Prepare estimated federal and state income tax payments
• Detail preparation and review of work papers, financial statements, source documents, and tax returns
• Assist in tax audits and notices
• Maintain understanding and compliance with tax regulations and laws
• Learn and adhere to firm policies and standard operating procedures

Benefits

As a full time Tax Accountant, you will be eligible for:

• Competitive compensation package
• Three weeks of paid vacation time
• Company retirement plan with employer match
• 100% funded employee health care
• Supplemental benefits offered
• Growth potential

Requirements

• College degree or equivalent work experience in public accounting
• Knowledge of QuickBooks and Microsoft Office
• Experience using tax software
• Attention to detail and deadlines
• Ability to work longer hours during tax season
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Effective time and project management
• Work independently

It is the policy to provide equal employment opportunity (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law.