Job Summary Required Qualifications and Skills
A local public accounting firm in Shreveport, LA is seeking a full-time Tax Accountant to join its professional accounting team. This direct hire opportunity is ideal for an accounting professional with 1-2 years of public accounting experience with a Bachelor's degree in Accounting who enjoys tax preparation, bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and client service.
The Tax Accountant will work with a variety of individual and business clients, gaining exposure to federal and state tax matters, accounting projects, and year-round client support. This role offers a stable professional environment, supportive leadership, and the opportunity to continue developing technical tax and accounting skills within a collaborative CPA firm setting.
This is a strong opportunity for a detail-oriented, dependable, and self-motivated accountant who wants to build a long-term career in public accounting while working with experienced professionals and a diverse client base.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals, trusts, corporations, and partnerships.
- Prepare federal and state tax projections for quarterly estimated payments.
- Prepare franchise tax, personal property tax, and payroll tax returns.
- Prepare or review monthly bookkeeping for client accounts.
- Prepare financial statements and support related accounting work.
- Research and troubleshoot various tax and accounting issues as they arise.
Compensation and Benefits
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Salary range: $50,000 to $70,000 per year, depending on experience.
- Full-time position.
- Location: Shreveport, LA.
- Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting is required.
- Minimum of 1-2 years of prior accounting experience is required.
- Public accounting experience is required.
- Experience with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word is required.
- Strong attention to detail and accuracy in tax and accounting work.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently, stay organized, and manage multiple deadlines.
- Professional interpersonal skills with the ability to build and maintain positive relationships with staff and clients.
- Dependable, self-motivated, and able to perform effectively in a deadline-driven environment.
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