Tax Accountant

Qualifications
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
Experience in Public Accounting
Desire to become a CPA or EA
Proficient working knowledge of technical areas relating to income tax, payroll, software programs, and financial statements
Ability to maintain current knowledge of tax law changes in all relevant jurisdictions
Strong professional ethics / integrity / reliability
Dedication to providing and ensuring exceptional client services
Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with clients and team members
Willingness to expand skills and adaptability to change
Solid understanding of taxes
Excellent planning and organizational skills
A minimum of three years of directly-relevant experience
Experience with QuickBooks
Benefits
We offer a base salary depending on relevant experience in addition to benefits as well as performance-based bonuses
Responsibilities
Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax, and business development needs of our clients in order to enhance the value of the business and individuals we are privileged to serve
Preparing tax returns and related tax workpapers
Communicating with clients regarding their tax records and tax returns
Providing solutions for client needs
Applying tax laws to benefit our clients and minimize their tax obligations
Additional accounting projects as dictated by business needs
Job description
Smoker & Company is a successful, busy CPA firm with multiple office locations in Lancaster and Berks County. Smoker & Company and its related Family of Companies provides business services spanning various client needs such as bookkeeping, payroll, legal services, consulting, wealth management, property management, and insurance (among others).

Our mission is to meet the total accounting, tax, and business development needs of our clients in order to enhance the value of the business and individuals we are privileged to serve.

We are currently seeking experienced Accountants to support our growing client base.. We offer a base salary depending on relevant experience in addition to benefits as well as performance-based bonuses.

Requirements

Preparing tax returns and related tax workpapers

Communicating with clients regarding their tax records and tax returns

Providing solutions for client needs

Applying tax laws to benefit our clients and minimize their tax obligations

Additional accounting projects as dictated by business needs

Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required

Experience in Public Accounting

Desire to become a CPA or EA

Proficient working knowledge of technical areas relating to income tax, payroll, software programs, and financial statements

Ability to maintain current knowledge of tax law changes in all relevant jurisdictions

Strong professional ethics / integrity / reliability

Dedication to providing and ensuring exceptional client services

Strong communication skills (verbal and written) with clients and team members

Willingness to expand skills and adaptability to change

Solid understanding of taxes

Excellent planning and organizational skills

A minimum of three years of directly-relevant experience

Experience with QuickBooks

Experience with UltraTax Accounting Software is a plus!