Tax Staff (Hybrid)
Ascend is building a dynamic platform for regional accounting firms, and they are seeking a Tax Staff to join their team. The role involves preparing and submitting tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing future tax planning for clients.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and submit simple to complex tax returns for various clients
- Audit all tax forms for completeness and accuracy
- Provide future tax planning to clients
- Analyze tax data submitted by the client to maximize the outcome for the client
- Research new tax trends and regulations
- Ensure compliance with government tax rules
- Train and mentor tax interns; Support the growth and development of team members
- Manage multiple assignments inside an engagement
- Communicate with Seniors, Supervisors, Managers and Partner on work status and client issues that arise
Skills
- 1-3 years' experience as a Tax Preparer or a similar role
- Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related discipline, Masters in Taxation a plus
- CPA preferred
- Knowledge of tax preparation software. Knowledge of CCH ProSystem or Axcess and Document a plus
- Advanced MS Office skills (particularly in using Excel)
- Comprehensive understanding of government tax laws
- Effective verbal and written communication skills
- Solid analytical, mathematical, and research skills
- Time management and ability to meet deadlines
- Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
- Proven ability to handle confidential information with discretion
- Available to work additional hours when necessary during tax season
- CPA preferred
- Masters in Taxation a plus
- Knowledge of CCH ProSystem or Axcess and Document a plus
Benefits
- Working at LMC provides unlimited growth potential along with a competitive compensation and benefits package.
- We also offer flexible hours & hybrid options to accommodate a work-life balance.
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