Tax, accounting and advisory firm in Fairfax, VA, helping individuals and private companies, is in search of a seasoned Tax Accountant who will have the opportunity to work completely virtually.
Hours/Schedule: 20-30 hours/week
Job Type: Direct Hire
Location Requirements: Remote
Rate: $40-50/hour
Job Description: This position will report to the Manager or Owner and be responsible for offering accounting services to their clients.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare income tax returns of various types including individual, corporate, partnership, trust & estate and gift tax returns
- Work directly with clients in reviewing their tax return information and answering questions that arise throughout the year
- Assess and research difficult tax issues as they arise
- Recognize and recommend tax minimization strategies and best practices on behalf of our clients
- Respond to tax notices at the federal, state and local level to ensure compliance with regulations
- Perform bookkeeping and related accounting services, as needed
Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting
- 10+ years of previous public accounting experience preferred
- Strong computer skills with expertise in Ultratax and QuickBooks preferred
- Proactive communication skills, both internally and externally
- Able to work independently from home office with minimum level of supervision
- Deadline driven and able to juggle multiple responsibilities with high accuracy
- Excellent problem-solving skills, attention to detail and well organized
- Love working with people providing solutions as a client advisor and tax expert
- Must have reliable transportation, phone, and secure home office with broadband internet
- Maintain CPE requirements for CPA license, if applicable
FlexProfessionals respects and seeks to empower each individual and support the diverse cultures, perspectives, skills and experiences of its candidate network. FlexProfessionals does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, non-disqualifying physical or mental disability, national origin, veteran status or any other basis covered by appropriate law. The candidates whose resumes are shared with our business clients are selected on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.