Tax Accountant

James Ridout CPA; Florida; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

James Ridout CPA is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to handle advanced tax engagements and complex return preparations. You will leverage your accounting expertise to navigate intricate tax scenarios and consult directly with clients on advanced matters.

Key responsibilities include advanced tax preparation, client consultations, extension workflows, e-filing, and corporate compliance. The role demands strong analytical skills and meticulous attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Experience handling advanced tax returns and complex tax accounting.
• Strong knowledge of current tax laws and compliance standards.
• Excellent communication skills for complex client questions.

Responsibilities

• Advanced tax preparation and client consultations.
• Prepare and manage complex returns beyond basic filings.
• Coordinate with clients for missing documentation and file closures.
• Manage extension requests, filings, and invoicing.
• Process e-file returns and monitor filing statuses with authorities.
• Handle corporate and business compliance filings.

Skills

Advanced tax preparation

Complex tax accounting

Client communication

Attention to detail

Tools

Tax software platforms

Job description

Advanced tax preparation, complex returns, client consultations, and compliance support.

We are seeking an experienced and analytical Tax Accountant to handle complex tax engagements and advanced return preparations. In this role, you will leverage your comprehensive accounting expertise to navigate intricate tax scenarios, consult directly with clients on advanced matters, and oversee critical compliance and filing workflows.

Key Responsibilities

Advanced Tax Preparation & Client Consultations

Advanced returns : Prepare and manage complex tax returns that go beyond the scope of basic filings.

Complex client meetings : Meet with clients signing returns that involve detailed technical questions, ensuring clear and accurate explanations of their tax positions.

Comprehensive document tracking : Coordinate with clients for missing documentation discovered during advanced return preparation, and maintain meticulous oversight of physical folders, processing, and file closures.

Extensions, Filings & Administrative Oversight

Extension workflows : Manage tax return extension requests, execute filings, maintain accurate extension logs, and handle extension-related invoicing.

E-Filing & Status tracking : Process digital e-signed returns, save copies to the database, e-file complex returns, and proactively monitor filing statuses with tax authorities.

Corporate & Business compliance : Handle entity setups, log and track the progress of business formations, file business annual reports, and process client check requests.

Qualifications & Skills

Proven professional experience handling advanced tax returns and complex tax accounting.

Strong knowledge of current tax laws, compliance standards, and tax software platforms.

Excellent communication skills for addressing intricate client questions and guiding them through detailed tax returns.

Exceptional analytical abilities, organization, and attention to detail.