Entry Level Tax Accountant

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

• Position:
  Entry Level Tax Accountant
• Type:
  Full-time
• Experience:
  
  Entry level
• Functions:
  Tax Preparation
• Reports To:
  
  Tax Manager
• Location:
  
  Honolulu, HI
• Compensation:
  Salary
• FLSA Status:
  Exempt

Hi Accounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. Hi Accounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.

Hi Accounting is seeking an Entry Level Tax Accountant to join its tax division. The Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of business and individual tax returns and reconciliations to support the tax return preparation. The Tax Accountant should be self-driven, passionate and client service focused. The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager.

• Prepare various Federal and State tax returns including individual, trust, estate, nonprofit, partnership, and corporate returns; prepare work papers to support tax return preparation.
• Assist with other tax services including planning, research and compliance as needed.
• Communicate with client personnel to request information necessary for preparation, to update clients on status and for general customer service.
• Assist with administrative duties such as mailing tax returns, updating databases, entering transactions for clients and reviewing financials.
• Commit to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies; demonstrate skills in researching when answers are not known.
• Prepare and file general excise tax returns and other reports to regulatory agencies as needed.
• Assist with bookkeeping, accounting and payroll as needed.
• Organize and prioritize work and communicate status with senior or manager.
• Understand general business including business law, formation and entity types.
• Practice integrity and professional judgment, asking questions when needed.
• Self-driven and take initiative to research questions.
• Embrace technology and adapt quickly to technological changes.
• Understand client’s business and industry; work closely with management to grasp service needs.
• Develop relationships with clients and participate in client events.
• Deliver best-in-class client service with a proactive, responsive, professional and accurate approach.
• Be deadline-driven and complete tasks timely.
• Protect confidentiality of organizational information.
• Track and record time accurately.
• Contribute to the overall positive company culture.
• Embrace a team-based approach to client service.
• Encourage collaboration, open communication and problem solving within a team.
• Participate in training and seek continuing education opportunities.
• Engage in company efforts to build a strong community presence with charitable activities.
• Seek mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Ensure compliance with company policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Hi Accounting shall make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  
  Bachelor’s degree in accounting or business administration, or equivalent business experience.
• Experience:
  
  Not required. Preferred experience in professional environment showing progressive increase in responsibilities or a combination of education and work experience.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  Proficient knowledge of Adobe Acrobat and MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook). Knowledge of Ultra Tax, Lacerte, Drake or other professional tax software, and…