US Tax Accountant

ROLE SUMMARYOur client is looking for an Accountant who will be responsible for performing a variety of accounting-related functions for the client, such as processing tax returns, coordinating the collection of required documents and information, bookkeeping, research, reconciliation, and budgeting.WORK SCHEDULE: 9:00 AM – 6:00 PM Eastern Daylight Time (9:00 PM – 6:00 AM Philippine Standard Time), follows Philippine holidaysPOSITION TYPE: Full TimeWORK ARRANGEMENT: RemoteESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Prepare the following tax returns:Personal Tax ReturnPrepare work papers using the firm's order of fileUse firm templates for auto, sch D, foreclosures, etc.Business Tax ReturnsPrepare work papers using the firm's order of fileUse firm templates for auto, M-1 reconciliation, etc.Review client books and make adjustments for year-endRecognize and make journal entries for M-1 AdjustmentsPrepare depreciation schedulePrepare uniform capitalization work papersPrepare construction client work papers, like completed contract/percentage of completionUse engagement for the tax trial balanceContact the client for information or documents required to complete returnsConduct independent research of all necessary laws before submitting a return to the reviewerPrepare tax return within budget and be able to assess if additional time is warrantedProvide the reviewer with a complete and accurate return to avoid open itemsPrepare the following tax projections and planning tasks for clients:Determine tax liabilitySalary requirementsPayroll LiabilitiesDetermine estimated paymentsHandle correspondences with IRS and state agencies and teleconferences, and perform the following tasks:Prepare payment plan paperworkPrepare Powers of AttorneyPrepare S ElectionPrepare SS-4Prepare State registrationsPerform external bookkeeping and perform the following relevant tasks:Adjust the balance sheet after the tax returns are completedHandle year-end adjustmentsProvide internal and external QuickBooks support for our clientsCollect tax return information for the tax preparerReview all monthly and quarterly bookkeeping and perform the following relevant tasks:Update bookkeeping and payroll lists to show that clients’ work is completed promptlyPrepare W-2s, W-3s 1099 1096 at year-end firm proceduresAdhere to all firms’ policies and proceduresWork within budgets or be able to access the project and additional hours requiredEnter time in practice daily at a minimum or as the project is completedMeet with the tax manager to review the progress of priorities, budget, and the weekly work planQUALIFICATIONS:Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a finance-related fieldProficient in tax and accounting software/tools such as: Microsoft Word, Excel, QuickBooks, CCH Access/ProFX Tax, Intelliconnect Tax Research, Intelliforms, Tax Tools, CFS Payroll, Practice Management Time Entry, Accounting Research, PFX Tax Planning, Proseries Tax Planner, CCH Engagement External BookkeeperLicensed as a certified public accountant is a plusExcellent grasp of all Microsoft 365 applicationsExcellent verbal and written communication skillsAptitude in data management, analytics, and reporting preparationAbility to function in an autonomous environment—independent worker, self-directed