Tax Staff - Public (Woodbury)

DescriptionRobert Half is currently working with a client seeking a Tax Accountant. The Tax Accountant assists with financial and income tax statements, making sure that they comply with tax laws by filing their federal and state tax returns. If you are a deadline driven Tax Accountant with excellent attention to detail and highly organized, this may be the role for you!How you will make an impact- Prepare quarterly and annual tax reports, ensuring accuracy- Advise management about the impact of tax liabilities and corporate strategies or new tax laws- Identify tax issues or errors from incorrect tax filings and create solutions- Identify legal tax savings and recommend ways to improve profits- Make sure that clients comply with federal, state and local tax regulations- Keep up-to-date with tax changes and industry trends by participating in educational opportunities, participating in professional organizations, keeping up with professional networks and reading professional publications- Organize any outsourced tax preparation work- Prepare tax provisions schedules, returns, payments, reports and maintain a company's tax databaseRequirements- Ability to effectively interact, verbally and in writing- CPA highly preferred- Excellent time management skills with a proven ability to meet deadlines- Must be a creative thinker and have strong problem-solving skills- 2+ years of public or corporate tax- Excellent organizational skills- Bachelors or masters degree in Accounting or relevant field required- Strong attention to detailJob typePerm