Litigation Secretary/Paralegal (Real Estate, Business Litigation)

A great opportunity to join a growing CPA Firm that is offering the opportunity to move into a Accounting Manager in the near future!Please double check you have the right level of experience and qualifications by reading the full overview of this opportunity below.This Jobot Job is hosted by: Lauren LehmanAre you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button and sending us your resume.Salary: $90,000 - $110,000 per yearA bit about us:We are representing a small CPA firm in St. Petersburg that is focused on quality over quantity. They are seeking a Senior Accountant who is looking to grow into a Manager within the near future. They also do not have time sheets / promote work life balance!Apply today to learn more details!Why join us?Competitive Base Salary!Competitive Bonus Package!100% paid for Benefits Package!Flexible Work Schedule (2x remote per week)!Accelerated Career Growth (Manager track)!Job DetailsWho We Are Looking For: We seek a forward-thinking professional who aspires to go beyond back-office compliance and become a trusted business advisor. This role is not only about maintaining our high standards in tax services but also about expanding into regular, proactive business consulting to help our clients thrive.Key Responsibilities:Conduct first level technical reviews of tax returns and workpapers for individuals, partnerships, s-corporations, trusts, and corporations, ensuring completeness and accuracy.Assist in managing client expectations and be responsive to their communications/emails (24-48 hour turnaround time) and ensure all client deliverables are timely met.Prepare federal and state income tax returns, ensuring top-quality compliance as part of broader business insights.Mentor and lead tax staff in both compliance and advisory capacities.Conduct in-depth federal and state tax research and proactive tax planning and offer solutions.Prepare and analyze quarterly and year-end financial projections for clients.Support management with capacity planning for yourself and associates you are responsible for.Required Skills and Experience:Bachelor's or master's in accounting from an accredited college or university.CPA or EA certification preferred.Minimum 2 years of relevant experience in business and individual income tax preparation/review (1120, 1120S, 1065, 1040).Strong desire to transition into a consultative role and take on management responsibilities.Proven ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to build relationships with clients and mentor staff.Benefits:Hybrid work schedule.Competitive Paid Time Off (PTO).Fully paid medical/health insurance.Paid firm holidays.Retirement match.Bonus eligible.Profit share eligible.Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply" button.Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. xaygatp Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at /legal.