Accounting and Tax Professional

Padgett Business Services-Wasatch Front
Syracuse, UT, US
Full-time

Job Summary :

Are you an upbeat, positive, and friendly accounting professional looking to join a committed team? We’re on the hunt for a skilled individual to manage our monthly accounting, business, and individual tax returns, along with sales and property tax returns.

You’ll be the go-to contact for approximately 25 monthly clients, handling around 125 business and personal returns annually.

The candidate must be knowledgeable with basic accounting concepts, have an excellent working knowledge of the tax code, knowledgeable with payroll, have excellent communication skills, and enjoy working in a fast paced, collaborative, technology driven environment.

The candidate must work well under pressure, is self-motivated and detail-oriented. We work with several small businesses.

We want someone that shares our values by staying positive, working efficiently, providing scheduling flexibility around deadlines and sharing a strong commitment to the organization.

We want someone to fill this position that works well in a team environment or independently. We have a positive, committed, hard-working team of professionals, and we want to add a member to our team with these characteristics.

Compensation & Benefits :

This is a full-time, salary position in the Accounting & Finance industry. In addition to salary, we offer an excellent benefits package including medical insurance, retirement, and disability insurance.

Responsibilities :

  • Process accounting for small businesses
  • Reconcile general ledger accounts
  • Prepare and present financial reports showing receipts, expenditures, and accounts receivable / payable
  • Verify the accuracy of business accounts and maintain client communication
  • Prepare financial statements detailing business income and expenditures
  • Timely and accurate preparation of business and corporate tax returns
  • Prepare sales tax returns and property tax returns
  • Identify and resolve discrepancies
  • Ensure compliance with Federal and State regulations
  • Provide general consultation on taxation and cost-saving strategies
  • Assist with administrative duties as needed

Requirements :

  • Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or related field
  • EA or CPA designation preferred
  • 3 + years bookkeeping or related experience and / or education
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; familiarity with Xero and QuickBooks (Desktop and Online) is a plus
  • At least 5 years of tax preparation experience in a fast paced, organized and detail-oriented environment
  • Exceptional organizational and problem-solving skills
  • Excellent analytical and critical thinking skills
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • 30+ days ago
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