Latitude, Inc.
Tax Accountant
Severna Park, MD - Full Time
Tax Accountant
Overview:
Ideal candidate will have 2 to 5 years of professional tax experience including individual, corporations, partnership and trusts. CPA or EA preferred. We are looking for someone to be an integral part of our team long-term, and is committed to working directly with individuals and small and medium sized businesses. We are a family-employee friendly office that supports a work-life balance including shorter summer work weeks and extended holiday weekends (4-day weekend for Memorial Day & Labor Day, and other holidays when possible).
Education Requirements
- Bachelor’s Degree with an emphasis in mathematics, finance, or accounting
- Tax accountant certification in order to file anything with the SEC
Tax Accountant Essential Skills
- Analytical abilities
- Critical thinking skills
- Effective communicator
- Exceptional math skills
- Organizational expert
Tax Accountant Roles & Responsibilities
- Eliminate, minimize or defer tax payments using proper regulations
- Prepare clients for audits
- Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations
- Ensure that financial documents and statements comply with law and regulations
- Assess financial information and identify risks, then make recommendations to fix any risks
Day-to-Day Duties
- Research and maintain tax and financial records for clients
- Create feasible budgets and strategies to help clients stay within budget
- Prepare, complete, and file tax returns for individuals and companies
- Monitor and respond to tax authority communications
- Use accounting procedures to identify any potential risks for fraud
- Offer advice and suggestions on reducing costs and improving profits
- Prepare tax forms and documents
- Assist clients with tax audits
- Identify any taxes owed or to be received
