Senior Tax Accountant

Description

PLEASE NOTE:

To be considered for this position, Polston is currently hiring remote telework positions for workers located in AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, , IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

* Polston is not currently accepting applications from any additional states. Moreover, remote workers may not telework for Polston entities from any location not listed as a location from which the Polston entities are currently hiring.

REQUIRED: a minimum of 3 years of tax preparation experience preparing other individuals’ and business' tax returns.

We’re eager to find an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys connecting with people, knows being detail-oriented is one of their strengths, and has excellent time management skills when juggling multiple competing priorities. Join us and be part of a collaborative team environment where your contributions positively impact your colleagues, the company, and yourself.

Salary from $70,000.00 per year

Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting was founded in 2001 with the mission of helping people escape the nightmare of owing back taxes. Today, the firm not only assists those who owe back taxes to the IRS or state but also proudly operates as a full-service tax and accounting firm.

The Senior Tax Accountant will be responsible for the preparation of individual and business tax returns.

• Supervise 2-3 staff and ensure team is meeting set monthly goals.
• Work with less experienced staff on review comments.
• Tax return review.
• Calculate estimated tax payments.
• Contact and meet with clients via email/phone/mail to request documentation necessary to prepare or review tax returns.
• Prepare individual and business tax returns.

This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change, or new ones may be assigned at any time with or without notice.

A collaborative, team-based work atmosphere - we bring our best selves to the table and work together to impact the lives of our clients every day.

• Paid volunteer events - we create an environment that supports and values the importance of giving back and serving others.
• Fun company-sponsored events - a great way to get to know each other better.
• Investment in employees - we pride ourselves on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers.
• Caring for Your Whole Well Being - our benefits package is designed with your well-being in mind. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to short- and long-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, and a gap plan for eligible employees.
• Additional benefits - paid time off (PTO) such as sick days and vacation days, paid holidays, 401K which includes matching when eligible.
• Competitive Salary - a pay range that considers skills, experience, and education.

The Senior Tax Accountant has a background in federal income tax and possesses a positive attitude and customer service mindset with a strong work ethic.

• Bachelor’s degree, required.
• Equipment, such as computer, phone, etc. needed to perform assigned work tasks.
• Internet - a minimum of 50 Mbps internet service with a recommended speed of 100 Mbps for optimal performance.
• A minimum of 3 years of tax preparation experience preparing other individuals’ and business' tax returns.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with great follow up.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the skill to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
• Capacity to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Satisfactory background and reference checks including employment verification.