Unclassified - Winston-Salem, NC
posted 4 months ago
The Tax Accountant position at Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC is a full-time role that requires a detail-oriented individual with a strong background in accounting and tax preparation. The ideal candidate will possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field, with a CPA designation preferred. This role is designed for a mid-level professional with three to five years of experience in industry and/or public accounting, particularly in financial statement reporting and corporate tax preparation. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing monthly financial reporting packages for clients, ensuring accuracy and compliance with GAAP standards. In this position, the Tax Accountant will prepare and post adjusting journal entries in Accounting CS and/or QuickBooks to organize tax files for preparation. They will also identify and organize client documentation, coordinating with clients or internal staff to obtain any missing information. The role involves preparing detailed workpapers to summarize data for tax preparation, calculating and documenting book vs. tax differences, and preparing tax projections for planning purposes. The Tax Accountant will maintain client fixed asset listings in fixed asset software and prepare Federal and State Corporate, Partnership, Trust, and Individual income tax returns. Additionally, the Tax Accountant will review the accuracy of tax returns, identify potential tax savings strategies, and communicate these to management. They will respond to client inquiries and notices from the Internal Revenue Service and state and local tax authorities. The role may also involve providing support on ad-hoc requests and related special projects as required, while maintaining compliance with all work standards to reduce risk exposure for the firm.