Tax Preparer

Tax  Preparer  /  Accountant

Currently looking for an experienced individual to fill the role of Tax  preparer/ Accountant in Warwick, RI. The ideal candidate will possess a degree in Accounting with strong tax preparation experience.

Responsibilities of the Tax Preparer/ Accountant

• Guide managements tax decisions by examining and discussing tax consequences of various financial options; recommending optimal course of action.
• Determine impact of managements tax decisions by computing taxes.
• Recommend strategies to minimize tax liability by studying tax regulations; searching out and evaluating tax options.
• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns by collecting, analyzing, and formatting financial information.
• Remit tax payments by requesting disbursements.
• Comply with federal, state, and local tax requirements by studying existing regulations; enforcing adherence to requirements; advising management on needed actions; filing required financial and related information.
• Maintain knowledge of tax requirements by studying new tax regulations and directives; obtaining tax opinions and interpretations; attending tax seminars; studying proposed tax legislation.
• Prepare special tax reports by collecting and analyzing financial and related information.
• Reconcile tax discrepancies by collecting and analyzing financial information.
• Represent the organization at tax hearings by providing financial information.
• Secure tax information by completing database backups.
• Maintain customer confidence and protect operations by keeping tax information confidential.
• Contribute to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.  

Requirements of the Tax Preparer /Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting  
• 2-5 years of accounting experience  
• Previous public accounting experience is preferred  
• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Excel is required
• Strong communication, analytical and organization skills