Tax Accountant

Robert Half • Pleasantville, NY • 3h ago

Description

Responsibilities:

Prepare and file federal and state tax returns for S corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and a limited number of C corporations with a high level of accuracy.

Manage payroll tax and sales tax compliance, including reconciliations, reporting, and resolution of discrepancies before submission.

Examine incomplete or poorly organized financial information from multiple source systems and convert it into reliable records for tax reporting.

Interpret K-1 reporting from tiered ownership structures and apply appropriate state and local income allocation methods.

Advise on tax considerations tied to non-routine events such as ownership changes, distributions, elections, and asset sales.

Work closely with clients and colleagues to obtain supporting documentation, clarify accounting activity, and resolve open tax questions.

Prepare quarterly estimated tax calculations and related filings when required for assigned entities.

Complete additional state-level compliance items, including personal property tax declarations and other jurisdiction-specific filings.

Use Excel and financial analysis skills to reconcile balances, identify inconsistencies, and support accurate return preparation.

Requirements - At least 3 years of experience in tax preparation or tax accounting.

Demonstrated experience preparing partnership, S corporation, trust, and estate tax returns.

Working knowledge of payroll tax and sales and use tax filing requirements, including account reconciliation.

Ability to review disorganized financial records and determine the adjustments needed for compliant tax reporting.

Familiarity with K-1 analysis and multi-entity structures involving state and local tax allocation.

Intermediate Excel skills and comfort performing financial review and analysis.

Strong problem-solving skills with the ability to evaluate complex tax situations and recommend practical solutions.

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