Washington Taxation Job Listings

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Tax Accountant

Bethesda, MD, USA

Summary of Responsibilities: Responsible for organizing and coordinating clients' tax data for the accurate, timely completion of individual tax returns, and the drafting of returns for review by Supervisor or Manager. Location: Bethesda, MD (In-Office, Hybrid available). Salary range: $72,000 - $88,000 Essential Functions: 1. Reviews tax information submitted by client for completeness; meets with or calls clients with questions. Answers client’s questions. 2. Prepares tax returns of various complexities using computer software. 3. Prepares corporate, partnership, and S-Corp returns not requiring advanced expertise. 4. Prepares amended returns and requests for extensions. 5. Prepares personal tax projections through utilization of computer software. 6. Responds to tax notices of any sort and does initial drafts of any letters required. 7. Performs tax research projects as directed. 8. Prepares property tax refund forms, employee benefit plan tax returns, carryback returns for NOL's, and payroll tax returns. 9. Completes S-election and requests for accounting changes, as required. 10. Makes adjusting entries and completes trial balances in order to prepare a tax return. 11. Maintains a good understanding of depreciation and depreciation computer software package in order to set up clients and read and understand depreciation reports. 12. Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns. 13. Works with confidential client matters; requires ability to keep matters confidential. Requirements Required Educational and Experience: Bachelor's degree in accounting, or bachelor's degree in another discipline with various course work in taxes and accounting. 1-3 years of experience in public accounting preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns using relevant tax software. Demonstrated Skill and Ability Requirements Effective written and oral communications with employees, partners, and clients, and vendors. Assist in planning and organizing daily activities, setting priorities, and ensuring tasks are performed. Maintain confidentiality of sensitive firm and client information. Aptitude for skills required to bring in new business. Familiarity with tax research materials available in all media Continuing Educational Requirements: Minimum of forty hours of continuing professional education is required each year. May participate in career development to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills. Required Licenses, Certificates or Knowledge: Proficiency in use of computers, computer accounting and tax programs. Benefits This is a full-time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). Our benefits include a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, 100% paid individual medical, life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you! GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

$72,000-88,000/year

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Tax Senior Accountant

Bethesda, MD, USA

Looking for a senior level tax role at an energetic & passionate company? GRF CPAs & Advisors is in search of a Senior Tax Associate to join our team. This position is based in the firm's Bethesda, MD-based office. Job Location: Hybrid Salary range: $90,000 - $125,000 Essential Duties & Responsibilities: Performs diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of supervisor, manager or partner including the preparation of individual, trust, corporate, partnership and S-corporation tax returns. Participates in planning, scheduling and supervising client engagements. Determines the extent of review required in a tax return and selects elements to be reviewed. Supervises and instructs one or more staff in work to be performed, reviews results, and direct necessary revisions. Meets time constraints and client deadlines. Preparation and organization of tax working papers. Requirements Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting. At least 3-5 years of experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of tax preparation and accounting tasks. Either hold a current and valid certified public accountant's license, or meet the requirements to sit for the CPA exam with a history of efforts to obtain licensure. Experience with international compliance forms is a plus. Proficiency in use of computer accounting and tax programs. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with changing priorities and timelines. Ability to work independently, use sound judgment and prioritize tasks. Excellent oral and written communication skills. Benefits This is a full-time position. Our office is located two blocks from the Bethesda Metro Station (red line). Our benefits include a 401(k) plan with profit sharing, 100% paid individual medical, life and disability insurance, student loan repayment, and a culture that fosters flexibility and career development. We look forward to hearing from you! GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

$90,000-125,000/year

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Tax Manager

Bethesda, MD, USA

Location: Bethesda, MD (hybrid or remote available). Salary range: $140,000 - $170,000 The Tax Manager is responsible for the efficient, accurate, complete, and timely review of all clients' tax returns and client communications. Advanced technical skills in a variety of tax and accounting areas, along with well-developed and applied management and supervisory skills are required. Essential Functions: 1. Performs technical tax review and approval of business and individual tax returns and governmental tax examinations of any complexity. 2. Assumes full responsibility for larger tax returns and delegates to the various tax staff as deemed necessary. 3. Delegates, manages, and performs tax research projects to achieve an accurate and efficient product. 4. Leads client relationships and participates actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts to assist the Client Services Departments with clients. 5. Acts as a resource for tax staff on training and development as well as specific tax issues and/or questions. 6. Communicates to the appropriate firm personnel important tax and tax developments affecting the firm's clients. 7. Delegates and manages governmental tax examinations; may represent the client before the appropriate taxing authorities. 8. Maintains familiarity with qualifications of tax staff members; makes appropriate assignments based on skills and engagement requirements. 9. Works to develop staff by assisting in recruiting, performance evaluations, developing training aids, and acting as an instructor and coach in professional development programs. 10. Assumes responsibility for smooth flow of tax returns through the tax preparation system to assure accurate, complete, and timely preparation and delivery of all clients' tax returns. 11. Possesses a complete knowledge of the firm's philosophy and its opinions on tax matters. 12. Maintains knowledge of general economic and political trends including tax or other legislation that could affect the business climate. 13. Participates in firm's marketing efforts through involvement with referral sources, community, and industry activities. 14. Technical expertise in international tax issues and forms including Forms, 5471, 5472, 8858, 1040NR, FBAR. 15. Familiar with new guidance on GILTI and FDAP. Other Functions: 1. Prepares other reports and projects as requested from time to time by the partners. 2. Researches and evaluates tax preparation and tax research software for recommendation to partners. 3. Performs such other duties as may be assigned. Requirements Educational and Experience Requirements: Bachelor's degree in accounting required, Master's degree in taxation preferred. 6-12 years experience in public accounting, demonstrating a progression in tax return complexity, scope and research and management capabilities. A minimum of forty hours of continuing education is required each year to maintain and develop technical and business skills, as well as to maintain license requirements. Also, must participate regularly in career development program to improve managerial, communication, and interpersonal skills. Required Licenses, Certificates, Knowledge, or Skills: A current and valid certified public accountant's license is required. Must be a member in good standing with the AICPA. Proficiency in use of computer tax preparation, tax research, tax planning software programs and applicable office equipment and systems. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked by supervisors or managers to perform other instructions and duties. You will be evaluated in part based upon your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Management has the right to revise this job description at any time. The job description is not a contract for employment, and either you or the employer may terminate employment at any time, for any reason. Benefits This is a full time position with option to work remotely or hybrid at our headquarters in Bethesda, MD. Our office is located 2 blocks from the metro. Our benefits include a comprehensive medical plan where individual premiums are paid, Profit Sharing and 401(k) plan, Tuition Assistance, Student Loan Paydown program, a culture that fosters flexibility and career development an so much more. We look forward to hearing from you! GRF CPAs & Advisors is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, protected veteran status or disability. At GRF CPAs and Advisors, we cultivate an inclusive business environment where all employees are valued for their unique contributions to our mission to provide exceptional financial, tax and consulting services to our clients in the US and around the world.

$140,000-170,000/year