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Key Responsibilities
- Prepare tax payments
- Estimate and track tax returns
- Complete quarterly and annual tax reports
Job Statement
We are hiring a qualified Tax Accountant for preparing tax payments as well as tax returns for the company.
What does a Tax Accountant do?
You will also be responsible for organizing and maintaining records of all tax payments. Your ultimate goal would be to recommend such tax strategies that will promote our company’s financial standing and will also comply with the laws.
In order to succeed in this role, you must have a sound interest in learning about taxation laws and tax regulations. You must also have exceptional time management skills since you will be working within tight deadlines.
Job Requirements
- At least a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics or a related field
- Professional certification (e.g. CPA or CFA)
- Prior experience as a Tax Accountant, Tax Preparer, Tax Analyst or a similar role
- Experience with all bookkeeping and accounting procedures/regulations
- Experience with statistical packages and accounting software (e.g. QuickBooks)
- Sound knowledge of MS Excel
- Sound mathematical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
- A keen eye for details
- An analytical mind with a problem-solving attitude
Job Responsibilities
- Preparing tax payments
- Estimating and tracking tax returns
- Completing regular (quarterly and annual) tax reports
- Identifying tax savings and also suggesting ways to increase profits
- Following track changes and industry trends related to taxes
- Liaising with internal as well as external auditors
- Forecasting predictions and problems for senior management
- Organizing and updating the tax database of the company
- Recommending tax strategies in accordance with our business goals
- Preparing necessary paperwork for tax returns and payments
- Sharing financial data with the accounting department
