Tax Preparer/ Senior Tax Associate

hlbgrosscollins; Kennesaw (GA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off

Paid Holidays

Hybrid work schedule

Parental Leave

Job summary

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is seeking a Tax Preparer with 3+ years of public accounting experience for our Kennesaw, GA office. You will handle individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate tax services with senior-level responsibility and direct client contact.

Ideal candidates have strong communication skills, experience in tax planning, and a commitment to client service excellence. CPA is preferred but not required, and firm sponsorship is possible. Flexible hybrid work options available.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience for individuals, partnerships, corporations.
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated tax returns.
• Strong communication and client-service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps.
• Review engagements for quality control and supervise staff as needed.
• Develop client relationships through ongoing communication and service.
• Research tax issues and advise on wealth-building strategies.
• Collaborate with partners on engagements and contribute to tax planning.

Skills

Communication skills

Client service

Multitasking

Attention to detail

Training staff

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA preferred

Job description

The Opportunity

We are seeking aTax Preparerwith a minimum of 3 years of public accounting experience to join the firm at ourKennesaw office. The ideal candidate will have comprehensive tax compliance and strategy experience. This individual will be at a senior level and will be working with other members of our tax practice to develop and strengthen client relationships. They will advise clients on a full spectrum of individual, partnership, corporate, trust and estate tax services. Must be professional with excellent communication skills to provide clients with in-depth industry knowledge.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares and reviews federal and state return filings for Individuals, Partnerships, LLCs, C-Corps, and S-Corps
• Reviews work on client engagements to ensure firm’s quality control procedures are followed
• Coordinates with partners on progress of engagements; brings recommended solutions and takes timely action to facilitate work flow processes
• Develops and maintains strong relationships with clients through ongoing communication and exceptional service
• Assists clients with the implementation of tax & wealth-building strategies
• Designs, implements, and executes appropriate tax research processes, and analyzes the sustainability of the tax return filing position(s)
• Stays current on technical and regulatory issues, especially new Tax Reform laws
• Understands the economics of the firm’s practice, and has direct client billing responsibility
• Supports tax staff with additional tax administrative duties as assigned
• Networks and maintains contact with business peers

Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• MUST have 3+ years of experience with corporate/personal tax preparation within the scope of a public accounting firm
• Experience in tax planning strategies for businesses and high net worth individuals
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated tax returns
• Ability to establish priorities, work independently, and proceed with objectives with little supervision
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Exemplary written and verbal communication skills
• Effective multitasker, able to organize multiple engagements while remaining detail-oriented
• CPA preferred but not required (we can sponsor you for this license)
• Previous experience supervising and training staff preferred
• Willing to work in an office environment (we have robust cleaning and distancing procedures)

Benefits We Offer

• Some of the Benefits We Offer You

  • Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
  • Parental Leave
  • 401(k) Matching
  • Up to 6 weeks of Paid Time Off
  • Paid Holidays
  • Free Gym Onsite
  • Well-Being & Wellness Benefits and Programs
  • Financial Support for Professional Exams and Continuing Education
  • Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
  • Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
  • Summer Flex Fridays
  • Flexible Hybrid Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance
  • Dress for Your Day policy

About the Company

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Atlanta-based full service certified public accounting and consulting firm that has been providing excellence in client service for over fifty years. Serving clients both locally and around the globe, the firm offers tax, auditing and assurance, business consulting, valuation, estate and personal financial planning, and international services. Clients receive personalized service from a highly responsive team of professionals who have a wealth of financial knowledge and expertise to help make their businesses succeed.

Through its affiliation with HLB International, the world’s 11th largest international network of independent accounting and consulting firms, HLB Gross Collins P.C. offers seamless service to meet its clients’ needs anywhere in the world.

***This role is based out of our Kennesaw, GA office and the ability to commute to our office daily during normal business hours is required.***

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. maintains a drug-free workplace.