Are you ready for an exciting new step with a modern and rapidly growing CPA Firm? At OnTarget CPA, we believe in developing and caring for our employees. You will be valued, encouraged, and mentored as a leader. Investing in our employees is an investment in our clients. OnTarget CPA is a locally owned and managed CPA firm, and we love our collaborative and passionate work environment.

Due to our continued growth, you will have the opportunity to support and lead a tax accounting team as a Senior Tax Accountant.

OnTarget CPA is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our team. Responsibilities include accounting and reconciliations, tax return preparation, tax planning, and entity set up and planning. Responsible for training and mentoring assigned accounting staff and to review their completed work. This position is an excellent fit for an accounting professional seeking the skills and opportunity within an expanding firm.

Specific Responsibilities

• Review general ledger (GL) accounts and prepare adjusting journal entries
• Prepare financial reports, GL, and Financial Statement analysis
• Prepare balance sheets and profit and loss statements
• Prepare personal and business income tax returns
• Prepare 1099s, personal property tax returns, file payroll and industry-based taxes
• Review and approve prepared tax returns and other tax filings
• Participate in tax planning, budgeting and, forecasting
• Entity-set up and planning
• Tax research
• Assist, train, lead, and develop assigned staff
• Organize and delegate work tasks to team members
• Comply with federal, state, and local financial requirements by studying existing and new legislation, and maintaining compliance
• Continue ongoing education by participating in webinars, workshops, conferences and networking events
• Achieve required annual CPE credits
• Provide exceptional customer service
• Ensure accuracy and quality control of all work
• Maintain confidentiality with personal and sensitive data

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, business accounting, finance, or related field
• 3+ years of experience in tax preparation at a CPA firm
• Familiarity with accounting principles and the ability to analyze figures
• Experience preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Detail orientated
• Ability to multitask, prioritize, and organize efficiently
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Demonstrated ability to develop and maintain client relationships with excellent customer service skills

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, or in active pursuit of CPA license
• Experience with tax return review
• Advanced technology skills
• Desire to grow and advance through continued training
• Delegation and leadership skills