Tax Staff Accountant

$50,000 - $85,000/Yr

Unclassified - Virginia Beach, VA

Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Virginia Beach, VA

About the position

We are currently looking for an Onsite Tax Staff Accountant for our client, Stewart & Company in Virginia Beach, VA. The client is open to candidates willing to relocate and will provide relocation assistance. This position offers a competitive salary range of $50K - $85K, along with bonuses, profit sharing, and yearly pay increases. The firm also contributes $300 per month towards health, dental, and vision plans. Additionally, the 401K plan includes a 100% match up to 3% and a 50% match up to 5%. Hardware such as a computer and office supplies will be provided to the employee. The Tax Staff Accountant will be expected to travel to the office a few times a year, including a 1-2 week training period upon hire. The role offers flexible summer hours and other incentives, including paid time off and parental leave. The tax season hours are approximately 55 hours per week, subject to change as needed, with core hours from 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM. Saturdays during tax season may also be required. The ideal candidate will have 1-3 years of tax experience and public accounting experience at a public accounting firm. Responsibilities include consulting with the manager to understand financial affairs and tax liabilities, reviewing financial information for accuracy, preparing tax returns using appropriate accounting software, calculating taxes owed or refunds due, and maintaining knowledge of changes in tax law. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary.

Responsibilities

• Consult with manager to develop a basic understanding of financial affairs and the scope of tax liabilities.
• Review all supplied financial information for accuracy.
• Use appropriate accounting software or system to prepare tax returns.
• Calculate taxes owed or refunds due to clients, consulting tax law publications for guidance on unusual situations.
• Submit tax returns for review.
• Maintain understanding and knowledge of changes in tax law by reading professional literature or attending tax seminars and training courses.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• 1-3 years of tax experience required.
• 1-3 years of public accounting experience at a public accounting firm required.
• High school diploma or equivalent with some training in accounting required.
• Associate or Bachelor's degree or 1040 or other tax preparation training required.
• CPA or EA certification preferred.

Nice-to-haves

• Ability to relocate to Virginia Beach, VA before starting work.

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Retirement plan
• Travel reimbursement
• Vision insurance
• Work from home