Tax Accountant

Summary:

In this role you will provide tax compliance and tax research, tax planning and advisory services to a diverse range of clients, including primarily tax-exempt organizations, as well as preparing/reviewing tax returns.

Goals:

• To provide for future expansion of the tax healthcare practice, both in staff and revenue
• Train lower/middle level staff in the preparation of tax-exempt returns and forms; gathering of essential data necessary for the preparation of tax returns during other engagements

Essential Functions:

• Prepare and/or review tax returns for exempt organizations, corporations and partnerships
• Proactively engage the Firm in future growth of the tax-exempt practice
• Provide educational sessions to all staff levels of the Firm
• Communicate effectively with clients, potential clients, partners, and staff any new regulatory/industry issues that would affect tax-exempt status or how the organization conducts their business
• Manage engagements to ensure exceptional client service and expected realization rates
• Conduct, lead and manage tax research engagements for both compliance and planning matters
• Review staff work and provide timely, specific, and meaningful feedback
• Lead and mentor staff, while maintaining multiple client engagements and competing priorities
• Stay current on legislative, regulatory and industry changes

Qualifications:

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license or CPA candidate
• Minimum of 2 years of public accounting tax experience
• Working knowledge of tax compliance and planning, preferably including tax-exempt organizations (especially hospitals and integrated healthcare systems)
• Educational credits to provide eligibility for CPA licensure in the State of Georgia
• Excellent client service skills
• Strong internal and external communication skills
• Detail oriented
• Strong analytical, judgement and critical thinking skills
• Experience writing technical memos
• Ability to communicate and work with taxing authorities
• Ability to work independently and as an effective team member

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