Tax Accountant

Clayton L Scroggins Associates, Inc.; Cincinnati (OH); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Clayton L Scroggins Associates, Inc. seeks an experienced tax professional with a strong background in public accounting and hands-on preparation of complex individual and business tax returns in Cincinnati.

The tax accountant will also perform quality reviews of financial statements and ensure exceptional client service. The position is hybrid: onboarding in our Cincinnati office, then work remotely 1-2 days per week and in the office 3-4 days per week.

Qualifications

• Four-year degree in accounting or related field.
• CPA or equivalent experience.
• High attention to detail.
• Strong analytical skills.
• Computer proficiency.
• High proficiency in common tax software.
• Advanced understanding of IRS filing procedures.
• Advanced understanding of tax regulations.
• Must maintain confidentiality of all client financial information.
• Must be able to read financial statements and communicate with clients.
• The physical demands of this position are consistent with normal office responsibilities, with long periods of sitting.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns of all types - corporation (1120, 1120S), individual, partnership, trust, estate, and gift.
• Prepare workpapers related to tax return preparation.
• Review corporate, individual, trust and estate taxes.
• Conduct research into tax issues.
• Conduct tax planning with clients.
• Interpret tax code changes.
• Understand and manage tax situations related to self-employment income.
• Build and manage client facing relationships.
• Explain complex tax issues to clients in an understandable way.
• Review of complex financial statements.
• Conduct strategic tax planning.
• Provide guidance to clients on financial issues with tax implications.
• Mentorship of tax preparers and tax specialists.
• Assist Medical Practice Management Consultants with preparation of productivity calculations.
• Assist Medical Practice Management Consultants with tasks tied to year end corporate planning.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Client communication

Confidentiality

Reading financial statements

Tax research

IRS procedures knowledge

Education

Four-year degree in accounting

CPA or equivalent

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Scroggins is seeking an experienced tax professional with a strong background in public accounting and hands-on preparation of complex individual and business tax returns. The tax accountant prepares tax returns for third party clients in a proficient and professional manner. Also performs quality reviews of financial statements prepared by the accounting department. Client service is key for this role.

This is a hybrid position. Following initial onboarding and training in our Cincinnati office, you can work remotely 1-2 days per week and in the office 3-4 days per week.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Prepare tax returns of all types-corporation (1120, 1120S), individual, partnership, trust, estate, and gift.
• Prepare workpapers related to tax return preparation.
• Review of corporate, individual, trust and estate taxes.
• Conduct Research into tax issues.
• Conduct tax planning with clients.
• Interpret tax code changes.
• Understand and manage tax situations related to self-employment income.
• Build and manage client facing relationships.
• Explain complex tax issues to clients in an understandable way.
• Review of complex financial statements.
• Conduct strategic tax planning.
• Provide guidance to clients on financial issues with tax implications.
• Mentorship of tax preparers and tax specialists.
• Assist Medical Practice Management Consultants with preparation of productivity calculations.
• Assist Medical Practice Management Consultants with tasks tied to year end corporate planning (i.e. closings).

MINIMUM EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• Four-year degree in accounting or a related field
• CPA or equivalent experience
• High attention to detail
• Possess strong analytical skills
• Computer proficiency
• High proficiency in common tax software
• Advanced understanding of IRS filing procedures
• Advanced understanding of tax regulations
• Must maintain confidentiality of all client financial information.
• Must be able to read financial statements and communicate with clients.
• The physical demands of this position are consistent with normal office responsibilities, with long periods of sitting. Some minor lifting of 10-20 lbs. may be needed occasionally.

Why Join Scroggins?

We believe experienced professionals do their best work when they're trusted and supported.

• A stable, well-established firm with long-term client relationships.
• A collaborative leadership team that values your ideas.
• Meaningful leadership responsibilities with the opportunity to influence the future of the department.
• Hybrid work flexibility.
• A culture focused on professionalism, teamwork, and delivering exceptional client service.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States and reside within commuting distance of our office.

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