Tax Accountant

Spherion Fargo is seeking a detail-oriented and experienced Tax Accountant specializing in income tax preparation to join a local dynamic team. This role will focus on preparing individual and business tax returns, ensuring compliance with all applicable federal, state, and local tax laws. The ideal candidate will possess deep knowledge of tax codes, an ability to handle complex tax situations, and the expertise to provide clients with strategic tax planning and advice.

Potential overtime during tax season (Jan-April)

Responsibilities:
-Tax Return Preparation: Prepare accurate and timely income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and other entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws
-Client Consultation: Advise clients on tax planning strategies, deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities. Help clients understand how changes in their financial situation will impact their taxes
-Tax Research and Compliance: Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local updates. Provide expert guidance and analysis to ensure tax filings are fully compliant
-Tax Filing and Timeliness: Ensure timely submission of tax filings, including extensions and estimated payments. Maintain strict adherence to tax deadlines and client-specific filing requirements
-Audit Support: Provide assistance and representation to clients during IRS audits, including responding to IRS inquiries, preparing documentation, and resolving discrepancies
-Tax Planning and Projections: Develop and present tax projections for individuals and businesses to assist with year-round tax planning. Provide insight into opportunities for minimizing tax liabilities
-Tax Notices: Review and respond to any IRS or state tax agency notices on behalf of clients, offering clear solutions and guidance for resolution
-Continuous Improvement: Work closely with other tax professionals to improve internal processes, ensure high-quality client service, and foster a positive work environment

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
-CPA or EA a plus/preferred
-Experience with tax preparation software (Thomson Reuters UltraTax)
-Preferred experience working with high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, or complex tax matters (e.g., multi-state taxation, international tax issues)
-Familiarity with tax audits and the ability to represent clients before the IRS or state tax authorities
-Providing proactive tax advice, including retirement planning, estate planning, and business tax strategy

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
-Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax preparation, tax planning, or related roles
-In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, particularly those related to individual and business tax returns
-Experience with tax preparation software
-Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in tax filings
-Excellent communication skills to explain complex tax issues clearly and effectively to clients
-Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, especially during peak tax season
-Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

To be considered, please apply online at www.spherion.com/apply
If you have any questions please contact Jovita Smith at jovitasmith@spherion.com

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Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

key responsibilities

-Tax Return Preparation: Prepare accurate and timely income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates, and other entities, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws-Client Consultation: Advise clients on tax planning strategies, deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities. Help clients understand how changes in their financial situation will impact their taxes-Tax Research and Compliance: Stay current on changes in tax laws and regulations, including federal, state, and local updates. Provide expert guidance and analysis to ensure tax filings are fully compliant-Tax Filing and Timeliness: Ensure timely submission of tax filings, including extensions and estimated payments. Maintain strict adherence to tax deadlines and client-specific filing requirements-Audit Support: Provide assistance and representation to clients during IRS audits, including responding to IRS inquiries, preparing documentation, and resolving discrepancies-Tax Planning and Projections: Develop and present tax projections for individuals and businesses to assist with year-round tax planning. Provide insight into opportunities for minimizing tax liabilities-Tax Notices: Review and respond to any IRS or state tax agency notices on behalf of clients, offering clear solutions and guidance for resolution-Continuous Improvement: Work closely with other tax professionals to improve internal processes, ensure high-quality client service, and foster a positive work environment

experience

4-7 years

skills

-CPA or EA a plus/preferred -Experience with tax preparation software (Thomson Reuters UltraTax)-Preferred experience working with high-net-worth individuals, small businesses, or complex tax matters (e.g., multi-state taxation, international tax issues)-Familiarity with tax audits and the ability to represent clients before the IRS or state tax authorities-Providing proactive tax advice, including retirement planning, estate planning, and business tax strategy

qualifications

-Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field -Minimum of 4 years of experience in tax preparation, tax planning, or related roles-In-depth knowledge of federal, state, and local tax laws, particularly those related to individual and business tax returns-Experience with tax preparation software -Strong attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy in tax filings-Excellent communication skills to explain complex tax issues clearly and effectively to clients-Ability to handle multiple tasks and deadlines, especially during peak tax season-Ability to work independently as well as part of a collaborative team

education

Bachelors