Primary Responsibilities

• Maintain required level of technical knowledge.
• Prepare estimated federal and state income tax payments.
• Research and prepare work papers for various books to tax differences.
• Perform year-end accrual review and prepare the tax provision.
• Prepare federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals and various entity types.
• Prepare various personal property tax returns.
• Prepare/Review other various tax filings: Annual reports, Intangible Tax, Sales and Use Tax.
• Research projects.
• Assist in federal and state audits.
• Maintain our tax preparation system.
• Keep abreast of current developments in the tax area.
• Provide an information source in the tax area within the company.
• Other tax projects as they arise.
• Assist in financial planning and analysis.

Competencies

• Analytical – Synthesizes complex and diverse information; collects and researches data; uses intuition and experience to complement data; designs work flows and procedures.
• Problem Solving – Identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner; gathers and analyzes information skillfully; develops alternative solutions; works well in group problem solving situations; uses reasons even when dealing with emotional topics.
• Technical skills – Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; pursues training and development opportunities; strives to continuously build knowledge and skills; shares expertise with others.
• Judgment – Displays willingness to make decisions; exhibits sound and accurate judgment; supports and explains reasoning for decision; includes appropriate people in decision-making process; makes timely decisions.
• Professionalism – Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follows through on commitments.
• Dependability – Follows instructions, responds to management direction; takes responsibility for own actions; keeps commitments; commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals; completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person with an alternate plan.
• Quality – Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; looks for ways to improve and promote quality; applies feedback to improve performance; monitors own work to ensure quality.
• Initiative – Volunteers readily; undertakes self-development activities; seeks increased responsibilities; takes independent actions and calculated risks; looks for and takes advantage of opportunities; asks for and offers help when needed.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or equivalent; or two to four years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience working for an accounting firm is strongly preferred. Combination of public accounting and industry experience is preferable
• CPA preferred.
• Ability to read, analyze and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports and business correspondence. Fluent in English both written and spoken.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers and the general public.
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, rations, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram or schedule form.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite including Outlook, Word, Excel and Explorer Internet software; Pro SystemFx or similar tax software.

Submit your resume to careers@TalleyNCo.com using the subject header Remote Tax Preparer.

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