Tax Accountant

The Hollister Group; Watertown (MA); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a detail-oriented Tax Accountant to manage a diverse client portfolio. This role involves preparing individual and corporate tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing valuable advice to clients. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in public accounting, with a strong understanding of tax concepts and preparation. Join a dynamic team that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, and contribute to the success of clients while advancing your career in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience with strong tax preparation skills.
• Advanced knowledge of tax codes and compliance requirements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare all types of tax returns including personal and corporate.
• Communicate engagement progress and resolve issues with clients.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Compliance

Financial Analysis

Communication Skills

Problem Solving

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or advanced certification in Tax Accounting

Tools

Tax Preparation Software

Job description

This range is provided by The Hollister Group. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$100,000.00/yr - $120,000.00/yr

Director of Recruiting | Partner to Administrative, HR, Accounting & Finance Professionals

Tax Accountant

We are seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Accountant to join our client's team. The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of public accounting experience, with a strong understanding of tax preparation, compliance, and planning. You will be responsible for managing a diverse client portfolio, preparing individual and corporate tax returns, and providing valuable tax advice to clients.

Responsibilities:

• Preparation of all tax return types (i.e., personal, corporate, partnership, estate/trust, Gift, Not-for-profit, etc.)
• Preparation and review of corporate, S-corporation, partnership, and fiduciary returns
• Prepare Payroll and Sales tax returns
• Prepare reports and financial analysis for clients and Partners as needed
• Communicate progress of engagements, issues, and resolutions to clients through written and verbal correspondence
• Anticipate problem areas of engagement and develop procedures to address relevant issues; keep supervisors informed of important developments and recommend solutions

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• CPA or advanced certification in Tax Accounting preferred
• 4-6+ years of Tax Accounting/ Accounting firm experience
• Understanding of tax concepts related to individuals, C Corporations, S Corporations, Partnerships, estates, and trusts
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation of individual, partnership, and corporation returns; Fiduciary return preparation a plus
• Advanced knowledge of applicable tax codes and in changes to the tax code.
• High proficiency working with the necessary software used in tax preparation

Interested in learning more? Apply with your resume and we'll get in touch.

Our Commitment to Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

The Hollister Group is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome and encourage applications from people who are under-represented in their respective occupation or position.

Seniority level

• Associate

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

Industries

• Accounting and Financial Services