Tax Accountant

Vaco by Highspring; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,500 - 104,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonuses

Medical benefits

Dental benefits

Vision benefits

401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

A leading staffing firm in Phoenix is seeking a Tax Accountant for one of their top clients. This onsite role offers a salary of up to $95,000. The ideal candidate will have over 4 years of public accounting experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced setting. Responsibilities include full-cycle accounting tasks, preparing tax returns, and communicating with clients for necessary documentation. CPA or EA certifications are preferred but not mandatory.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of experience in public accounting required.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting including general ledger, fixed assets, and month-end close.
• CPA or EA is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting: journal entries, bank and ledger reconciliations, month-end close.
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements, payroll reports, and 1099s.
• Communicate with clients for tax documentation and inquiries.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Tax preferred

Job description

Overview

Vaco Phoenix is hiring a Tax Accountant for one of our top clients. This is an onsite role with a salary up to $95,000. The right candidate will have public accounting experience, be detail-oriented, and able to handle multiple deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Full-cycle accounting: journal entries, bank and ledger reconciliations, month-end close.
• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other tax returns.
• Prepare financial statements, payroll reports, and 1099s.
• Communicate with clients for tax documentation and inquiries.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Tax preferred.
• 4+ years in public accounting.
• Experience with full-cycle accounting, including general ledger, fixed assets, and month-end close.
• CPA or EA preferred but not required.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.

Compensation & Notices

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco/Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual's skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco/Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company's 401(k) retirement plan. Additional disclaimer: Unless otherwise noted in the job description, the position Vaco/Highspring is filing for is occupied. Please note, however, that Vaco/Highspring is regularly asked to provide talent to other organizations. By submitting to this position, you are agreeing to be included in our talent pool for future hiring for similarly qualified positions. Submissions to this position are subject to the use of AI to perform preliminary candidate screenings, focused on ensuring minimum job requirements noted in the position are satisfied. Further assessment of candidates beyond this initial phase within Vaco/Highspring will be otherwise assessed by recruiters and hiring managers. Vaco/Highspring does not have knowledge of the tools used by its clients in making final hiring decisions and cannot opine on their use of AI products.