Certified public accountant job description

Your Purpose:
We are a small, locally owned, tax and bookkeeping firm focusing on individuals and small businesses.
At Jackson Hewitt, we provide an invaluable service in guiding our clients through the tax codes, rules, and processes. The role you play is critical to our success and together we are “Working Hard for the Hardest Working Americans”. This is our mission and it’s a large part of why we work here. Together we are highly passionate about what we do, and how we can help our clients.
What you’ll do here:

• Individual and Business Tax Preparation
• 1040NR Tax Preparation
• IRS Correspondence
• Tax Consultations
• Bookkeeping

Requirements:

Candidate must be designated as CPA, Enrolled Agent, or have 10 + years experience preparing taxes.

Flexible Schedules Available!
This position is In-Office and not a Remote Position.
Medical/Dental/Vision available after 90 days.

By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.

Join this 8-person CPA firm that specializes in tax resolution work and even has a full-time tax attorney on staff. Enjoy all the benefits of working in a small firm: work flexibility, involvement in more than one area, and direct involvement with client (so you will need to be comfortable interacting with clients on a regular basis).
Your role as a Senior Tax Accountant


Review corporate, partnership and individual tax returns completed by our preparers Review and verify tax forms completed by clients to ensure their proper submission Properly research and seek the advice of senior-level accountants when confronted with particularly challenging or unusual tax circumstances Gather appropriate materials regarding yearly tax tables, instructions and forms to accurately calculate taxes for clients Work closely with clients to obtain personal information regarding potential deductions, educational grants or allowances Inform clients of important paperwork and documentation needed to complete tax forms accurately Meet with clients and address their questions and concerns regarding tax forms and paperwork Review financial statements, expenses and previous tax returns to identify the best strategy for completing future returns Organize and prepare income tax forms for businesses and individuals in preparation for yearly filing



Qualifications for Tax Accountant


Licensed CPA / Certification Public Accountant License Bachelor' s degree in Accounting 2+ year of public accounting experience Able to easily learn new software. Our client uses CCH Access. If you use Thompson Reuters, or any other modern tax software, that’ s ok as it’ s a transferrable skill. Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information Experience managing business paperwork and accounting for a large company Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes and how to prepare forms accurately properly for each Ability to communicate effectively and keep all departments aware of necessary documentation and paperwork Professional understanding of the best accounting strategies and advanced mathematical skills Experience consulting tax handbooks or other printed materials to determine the proper procedures for preparing advanced level returns Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal


Senior Tax Accountant / CPA


Join this 8-person CPA firm that specializes in tax resolution work and even has a full-time tax attorney on staff. Enjoy all the benefits of working in a small firm: work flexibility, involvement in more than one area, and direct involvement with client (so you will need to be comfortable interacting with clients on a regular basis).


Your role as a Senior Tax Accountant


Review corporate, partnership and individual tax returns completed by our preparers Review and verify tax forms completed by clients to ensure their proper submission Properly research and seek the advice of senior-level accountants when confronted with particularly challenging or unusual tax circumstances Gather appropriate materials regarding yearly tax tables, instructions and forms to accurately calculate taxes for clients Work closely with clients to obtain personal information regarding potential deductions, educational grants or allowances Inform clients of important paperwork and documentation needed to complete tax forms accurately Meet with clients and address their questions and concerns regarding tax forms and paperwork Review financial statements, expenses and previous tax returns to identify the best strategy for completing future returns Organize and prepare income tax forms for businesses and individuals in preparation for yearly filing



Qualifications for Tax Accountant


Licensed CPA / Certification Public Accountant License Bachelor' s degree in Accounting 2+ year of public accounting experience Able to easily learn new software. Our client uses CCH Access. If you use Thompson Reuters, or any other modern tax software, that’ s ok as it’ s a transferrable skill. Professional experience working with confidential and sensitive information Experience managing business paperwork and accounting for a large company Knowledge of state and federal tax form processes and how to prepare forms accurately properly for each Ability to communicate effectively and keep all departments aware of necessary documentation and paperwork Professional understanding of the best accounting strategies and advanced mathematical skills Experience consulting tax handbooks or other printed materials to determine the proper procedures for preparing advanced level returns Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal

Founded in France in 1970, Fiducial is a major provider of financial services (Business Counseling, Bookkeeping, Payroll and Tax Preparation & Advisory Services) to small businesses and their owners. As a trusted advisor to entrepreneurs, Fiducial provides the financial back office infrastructure to clients, allowing them to focus on what they do best: serve their customers.

Fiducial is looking for a CPA / Senior Manager, Tax and Technical Services for their Corporate Office in Columbia MD.

The Senior Manager will be responsible for supporting the business operations of Fiducial's field offices by overseeing technical research, tax training, tax planning, reviewing complex returns, ensuring compliance, and working on special technical projects.
This position may require approximately 15% travel throughout the US to Fiducial's field offices.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

Management of tax control processes across the North American operations Design and oversee tax training and technical initiatives Development and training of staff Maintain quality assurance for all technical services Execute tax planning strategies, review and preparation of complex tax returns, and working on technical projects. Demonstration of technical tax competencies with individual, S corporation, estate, and partnership matters. Provide research, support, and guidance on tax issues to field office personnel and clients. Creation and enhancement of procedures to drive efficiency. Other technical duties as assigned.


Desired Skills/ Experience/Attributes


10+ years of experience in a tax leadership role Hands-on experience reviewing and preparing individual and business tax returns. Experience with tax control and tax quality assurance. CCH Axcess experience preferred. Has a history of building strong and consistent relationships with clients and colleagues with a great sense of customer service. Is a leader with a keen ability to work with peers, staff, and senior management collaboratively in a team-oriented environment. Has strong verbal and written communication skills. Has exceptional organizational and time management skills and thrives in a service culture. Possesses a high level of integrity and respects quality assurance requirements.


Education, Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance, or other business-related field Active CPA license required