Experienced Level Tax Accountant

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Company parties
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Free food & snacks
• Health insurance
• Opportunity for advancement
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Tuition assistance
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources
• Life Insurance

Experienced Level Tax Accountant

Type:
Full-time

Experience:

Entry level

Functions:
Tax Preparation

Reports To:

Tax Manager

Location:

Honolulu, HI

Compensation:
Salary

FLSA Status:
Exempt

Hi Accounting is a locally staffed outsourced accounting and tax firm serving small to medium sized businesses. Our team of accounting and tax professionals work together on multiple clients in various industries. Hi Accounting is a division of The Hawaii Group, Hawaii’s leading business process outsourcing firm. We strongly believe in working personally and directly with our clients, connecting through HiGroup’s core principles of integrity, transparency, and dedicated client service.

Hi Accounting is seeking an Experienced Level Tax Accountant ("Tax Accountant") to join its tax division. The Tax Accountant is primarily responsible for the preparation of business and individual tax returns and reconciliations to support the tax return preparation. The Tax Accountant should be self-driven, passionate and client service focused.

The Tax Accountant reports to the Tax Manager.

• Prepare various Federal and State tax returns including but not limited to individual, trust, estate, nonprofit, partnership, and corporate tax returns. Prepares work papers to support tax return preparation.
• Assist when needed with other tax services including planning, research and compliance.
• Communicate with client personnel to request information necessary for the preparation of tax returns, to update clients on the status of their project and for general customer service reasons.
• Assist with administrative and bookkeeping duties including but not limited to:
  • Mail tax returns as needed
  • Update databases
  • Enter transactions for clients and review financials
• Commits to continuing education of new and changing tax laws and policies and demonstrates the skills to ask questions and research when answers are not known.
• Prepares and files general excise tax returns and other reports to regulatory agencies, as needed.
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting, as needed.
• Ability to organize and prioritize work and frequently communicate status with senior/manager.
• Understands general business including business law, formation and entity types.
• Practices integrity and professional judgment, including asking questions when needed.
• Self-driven and takes initiative to research questions.
• Embraces technology and quickly adapts to technological changes.
• Understands assigned client’s business and industry and works closely with management to have a full understanding of client’s service needs.
• Develops relationships with client and takes part in client events.
• Delivers best-in-class client service with an emphasis on being proactive, responsive, professional, and accurate.
• Deadline driven and completes tasks in a timely manner.
• Protects organization’s values by keeping information confidential.
• Tracks and records time accurately.
• Actively contributes to the overall positive culture of the company.
• Embraces team based approach to client service.
• Encourages collaboration, open communication and problem solving in a team.
• Participates and engages in training. Seeks continuing education opportunities.
• Participates in company efforts to building a strong community presence with charitable activities.
• Seeks mentoring and coaching opportunities.
• Ensures work is performed in compliance with the company’s established policies and procedures.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Reasonable Accommodations Statement:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Hi Accounting shall make reasonable accommodations to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The ideal Tax Accountant is familiar with accounting and financial operations in a fast-paced, for-profit environment. This…