Responsibilities
- Performing bookkeeping services for clients including, but not limited to, recording of transactions, preparing adjusting journal entries, preparation of trial balances, depreciation schedules and monthly, quarterly or annual reconciliations.
- Preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns and annual Form 1099s
- Ability to grasp concepts quickly and demonstrate knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures.
- Gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax files.
- Preparation of federal and state individual income tax returns.
- Preparing federal tax form 1041 primarily related to trusts, inputting of partnership K-1’s brokerage activity, and related.
- Preparation of simple to moderate form 1040
- Assist professional staff in preparing workpapers, trial balances, depreciation schedules, entering data for computer applications and preparing engagement correspondence.
- Gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax files.
- Completing month end work (track payment of federal, state and local tax estimates, review G/L detail to be sure sufficient information is provided for preparation of year-end returns.)
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Accounting and/or working towards Bachelors degree.
- 2-5 years of experience in public accounting, corporate or private business.
- Strong understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation services.
- Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks and/or Peachtree.
- Experience with individual income tax preparation is a plus.
- Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
- A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
- Outstanding interpersonal skills fostering client relationships.
- Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
- Effective listening skills.
- Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.
H-1B applicants welcome.
Location: Connecticut Locations
Salary: Highly Competitive
