Public Tax Accountant

Position: Public Staff Tax Accountant
Description

We are looking for a skilled Public Staff Tax Accountant to join our team on a contract basis in Green Valley, Arizona. This role involves preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, with a focus on individual filings, partnerships, and passive activities. Candidates must have significant experience in tax preparation and a strong understanding of retirement community clientele.

This would be a part-time position to start, then go to 30 - 40 hours from March to April 15th.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review complex individual tax returns, including those involving K-1s, partnerships, AZ returns and Multi-state returns and passive activities.

- Collaborate with clients from retirement communities to ensure accurate and compliant tax filings.

- Utilize Ultratax CS to efficiently process and manage tax documentation.

- Conduct thorough reviews of corporate tax returns to identify discrepancies and ensure compliance.

- Stay updated on tax regulations and apply them effectively to client situations.

- Communicate with clients to gather necessary financial information and clarify filing requirements.

- Manage multiple tax preparation projects simultaneously, ensuring deadlines are met.

- Provide detailed and thoughtful advice to clients regarding tax-saving strategies and compliance.

- Maintain organized and detailed records of all tax-related documentation.

- Work closely with team members to improve processes and share best practices.

Requirements

- Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax preparation and review.

- Proficiency in software tools such as Ultratax CS, CCH Pro System Fx, and similar platforms.

- Strong knowledge of individual and corporate tax filing processes.

- Experience handling tax returns for partnerships and passive activities.

- Attention to detail and commitment to providing accurate results.

- Excellent communication skills for client interaction and collaboration.

- Ability to manage multiple tasks and prioritize effectively.

- Familiarity with tax requirements specific to retirement community clientele

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