We're Hiring: Tax Expert

• Job Title: Tax Expert

• Job Overview:  

A Tax Expert is responsible for providing specialized tax-related advice and services to individuals or businesses. This role involves preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and offering strategies for minimizing tax liabilities. The Tax Expert stays up-to-date on the latest tax laws and provides expertise to clients on complex tax issues.

• Key Responsibilities:

- Tax Preparation: Prepare and file accurate tax returns for individuals, businesses, or organizations, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws.

- Tax Planning: Advice clients on tax strategies to minimize liabilities, taking into consideration long-term financial goals, deductions, and credits.

- Compliance: Ensure that clients are in compliance with all applicable tax regulations and deadlines. Stay current on changes to tax laws and policies to provide accurate guidance.

- Audit Support: Represent clients in case of an audit, working with tax authorities to resolve issues and provide necessary documentation.

- Tax Research: Conduct research on complex tax matters, such as international taxation, tax incentives, mergers and acquisitions, and other special circumstances.

- Financial Advice: Provide advice on financial matters that affect taxes, such as estate planning, retirement savings, and investment decisions.

- Tax Strategy Development: Develop tailored tax strategies for businesses or individuals based on their financial situation and goals.

- Record Maintenance: Maintain accurate tax records, ensuring that all relevant documents and forms are properly filed and stored for future reference.

- Client Communication: Communicate clearly and effectively with clients to explain tax matters and make recommendations for improving their tax situation.

- Review and Analysis: Review clients’ financial records and documents to identify potential tax issues or opportunities for tax savings.

• Required Skills and Qualifications:

- Proven experience as a tax consultant or tax preparer

- In-depth knowledge of tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements

- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

- Familiarity with tax preparation software (e.g., TurboTax, TaxSlayer, etc.)

- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to explain complex tax concepts to clients

- Attention to detail and accuracy in preparing documents

- Strong organizational skills and the ability to meet deadlines

- Ability to manage confidential information with discretion

• Preferred Qualifications:

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification

- Advanced degree or certification in taxation (e.g., MST, LLM)

- Experience with international tax laws or corporate taxation

• Work Environment:

- Office-based, remote, or hybrid options depending on the employer

- Full-time or part-time, depending on the firm or client needs