Tax Staff Accountant Honolulu Hawaii

Tax Staff Accountant – Honolulu, Hawaii

Tax Staff Accountant Remote Options

$55,000.00/yr - $70,000.00/yr

Full-Time (40 hours) / Exempt

The role of the Staff Accountant is to be responsible for preparing tax returns, tax provisions, transfer pricing, and tax consultation services to clients. They are an important part of the engagement team and will have contact and interactions with the client.

• Apply academic training in accounting and tax laws/regulations to prepare tax returns (corporate, individual, partnership). This includes gathering and analyzing relevant information provided by clients.
• Research and interpret tax laws to prepare letters on behalf of taxpayers to federal and state taxing jurisdictions regarding tax issues. Assist with tax audits.
• Research and interpret tax laws on issues and questions arising from client transactions, audits, and tax filings.
• Review and analyze client operations and transactions for preparation of transfer pricing study analyses and reports.
• Review and analyze client data to prepare tax provisions for financial statements.
• Develop client satisfaction by meeting with clients, providing timely and effective responses to requests and concerns, and providing consultation on tax matters.
• Communicate effectively and professionally, both orally and in writing, to build business relationships.
• Demonstrate broad, in-depth understanding of tax concepts, actively pursue increased tax knowledge through client assignments, and keep abreast of current tax developments.
• Work on multiple tax engagements simultaneously and manage time and work effectively.
• Use communication and people skills to work collaboratively within a diverse team environment and effectively communicate with peers, supervisors, and clients to foster positive working relationships.
• Understand and use various software applications (Excel, Word, PowerPoint, tax preparation software, etc.) to perform day-to-day functions.

• Undergraduate degree in Accounting, or a tax concentration within an accounting program from an accredited college/university.
• A CPA or EA license, or qualified candidate to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong tax accounting and analytical skills.
• Strong computer skills: proficiency in tax accounting software, Excel, Word.
• Excellent interpersonal oral and written communication skills.
• Business level proficiency in English required – Dual business level proficiency in Japanese preferred.
• Detail-oriented and able to multi-task.

• Teleworking
• Medical, dental, vision and life insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Paid sick and vacation time
• Paid volunteer time off / Matching Donations
• Referral bonus program
• CPA/EA license incentives and professional membership reimbursements

Note:

Benefits may vary depending on specific employment terms.

• Entry level

• Full-time

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance

• Accounting