Tax Accountant job description

Job brief

We are searching for a qualified Tax Accountant to prepare tax payments and analyze the company’s returns. The tax accountant will also need to recommend tax-effective strategies such as to alleviate the company’s burden.

Responsibilities

• Prepare payments, tax returns, reports, and necessary paperwork for the company.
• Identify tax savings and recommend strategies to increase profits.
• Research and analyze difficult tax problems to determine solutions.
• Maintain and manage the organization’s tax database.
• Ensure compliance with regulations by forwarding necessary documents to relevant government authorities.
• Evaluate tax laws and make suggestions to the company to decrease the tax burden.
• Keep track of industrial changes and trends pertaining to taxes.
• Offer guidance and support to the various departments during audits.
• Perform accurate daily, weekly, monthly, quarterly, and annual tax reports.
• Demonstrate technical knowledge of tax reporting.
• Identify and convey difficulties in reporting appropriately, contacting management as needed.
• Provide assistance to both external and internal clients.
• Maintain and document revisions to departmental procedures on a regular basis.
• Setting timeframes for creating and returning statements and documents to clients.
• Getting ready for audits by preparing company income tax forms and statements
• Providing assistance with financial planning.
• Reviewing systems on a regular basis and making appropriate changes and enhancements.
• Maintaining solid ties with clients through engaging with them on a frequent basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s in accounting or relevant field
• 3+ years of experience in tax accounting
• Experience with accounting software
• Deep knowledge of bookkeeping and accounting processes
• Attention to detail with strong analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills