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Tax Accountant

Job Title: Tax AccountantLocation: Remote (with occasional in-person client meetings in Columbia City, Indiana)Our client, a growing tax accounting firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant to join their team. This role requires a a solid background in tax preparation and review, team management, and client service. The candidate should be located within a 3-4 hour drive from Columbia City, Indiana, allowing for occasional in-person client meetings. This is an excellent opportunity to work remotely in a dynamic environment, overseeing staff and ensuring the timely and accurate completion of tax returns while leading key compliance projects.Key Responsibilities• Complex Tax Returns: Lead the preparation and review of complex tax returns, ensuring compliance with relevant regulations.• Staff Oversight: Manage the workflow, scheduling, and quality control of staff preparers. Provide review notes, guidance, and corrections to staff via phone or chat.• Team Development: Evaluate the training needs of the tax team, offering mentorship and professional development opportunities.• Client Communication: Collaborate with client managers to communicate missing information and resolve tax-related inquiries.• Process Improvement: Identify and recommend improvements in processes to enhance efficiency and accuracy.• Status Management: Oversee the status and progress of tax returns, ensuring timely submission and adherence to deadlines.• Technical Tax Research: Conduct research on complex tax issues and provide informed options to client managers.• Compliance Projects: Lead specific tax compliance projects and assist in responding to notices and other tax-related communications.Qualifications• Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting.• Minimum of 4 years of experience in public accounting with a focus on tax preparation and review.• Prior experience leading a team of tax professionals.• EA (Enrolled Agent) required; CPA preferred.• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.• Excellent communication and organizational skills.• Ability to occasionally travel for in-person meetings (must be located within a 3-4 hour drive of Columbia City, Indiana).Benefits• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance.• 401(k) plan.• Three weeks of PTO.• Nine paid holidays.• Flexible work schedule.

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What You Should Know About Tax Accountant, Bullpen Talent

Are you a talented Tax Accountant looking for an exciting opportunity to work with a growing tax accounting firm? We have the perfect position for you! Our client is searching for an experienced Tax Accountant to join their dynamic team, and the good news is this role offers remote flexibility with occasional in-person client meetings in beautiful Columbia City, Indiana. In this role, you’ll take charge of preparing and reviewing complex tax returns while ensuring compliance with regulations. You will also manage a team of preparers, providing leadership, training, and mentorship. Your excellent communication skills will come into play as you collaborate with client managers to address queries and bring clarity to tax matters. If you enjoy process improvement and want to identify areas for enhancing efficiency and accuracy in operations, this position is ideal for you. Teaming with professionals dedicated to delivering quality tax services, you'll contribute to specific compliance projects and research complex tax issues. To succeed in this role, you’ll need a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting, at least four years of public accounting experience, and an EA credential, with CPA being preferred. Our client believes in taking care of its employees, offering robust benefits like health, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) plan, generous PTO, nine paid holidays, and a flexible work schedule. If you are located within a 3-4 hour drive of Columbia City and are excited about this opportunity, don’t hesitate to apply!

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What are the primary responsibilities of a Tax Accountant at this firm?

As a Tax Accountant at our client’s esteemed firm, your primary responsibilities will include preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, managing staff workflows, and ensuring compliance with federal and state regulations. You will also communicate with clients and lead compliance projects, providing expertise on intricate tax issues while ensuring timely submission of returns.