Tax Bookkeeping Specialist in Tampa, Florida

Tax Accounting Specialist

Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing consulting and accounting firms in the country? Would you like the ability to join a highly dynamic team focused on providing exceptional client service in the areas of accounting and advisory? If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Accounting Specialist! This candidate will be a part of the tax practice by providing bookkeeping services to our small and mid-size business clients with the focus on supporting tax clients.

As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.

You will enjoy this role if:

• You crave the opportunity to be part of a fast-growing tax practice where your hard work and creativity will be rewarded
• You do your best work when you are part of a talented, down-to-earth team that thrives in collaboration and truly enjoys working together
• You feel valued when you are provided the resources and support to continually sharpen your technical skills and build your career now, for tomorrow

What you will do:

• Work closely with multiple small and mid-sized business clients with a variety of bookkeeping services, including but not limited to:
• Reconcile bank statements and other balance sheet accounts
• Enter adjusting journal entries
• Clean-up of client accounts for preparation of the tax return
• Provide reports to the client and the tax preparation team
• Collaborate with clients and respond to client requests and inquiries
• Onboarding and setting up bookkeeping accounts in Quick Books Online
• Assisting the tax team with year-end reporting of 1099s
• Handling special projects as needed
• Demonstrate the desire to continually grow, learn and develop skills and knowledge through external and internal education, training and cross-training opportunities to maximize personal contribution to the organizational goals and ongoing career development
• Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and externally with clients
• Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
• Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance

Successful candidates will have:

• Associate's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
• 0 to 3 years of experience in bookkeeping or accounting.
• Proficiency in Quick Books Online and Microsoft Excel.
• Familiar with Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• An understanding of professional services and client service.
• Strong interpersonal skills with an approachable and professional demeanor
• High attention to detail, problem solver & intellectually curious.
• Adhere to the highest level of confidentiality.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Enjoys interacting with clients and providing exceptional service.
• Strong organizational and time-management abilities.

The pay rate ranges for this job position are listed below. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant's skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees. In Atlanta, GA: the pay range is $22.50 to $33.00 In Tampa, FL: the pay range is $20.44 to $30.00