Tax accountant Onsite
Part Time • Indianapolis
Benefits:
- Retirement Plan
- Opportunity for advancement
- Training & development
Benefits/Perks
- Potential full-time opportunity for the right candidate
- Hourly to start, but salary option may be available after review period
- Health benefits for full-time
- Retirement plan available
Job Summary
We are seeking an experienced Tax and Accounting Professional to join our team. In this role, you will prepare clients’ tax filings and help with bookkeeping needs. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, highly organized, and has a strong understanding of tax laws and best practices in tax preparation.
Responsibilities
- Assist CPA staff by organizing client information into workpapers
- Prepare first draft of tax returns for individuals, businesses, non-profits, etc.
- Analyze income statements, previous tax returns, and other financial records to determine taxable income
- Make appropriate adjustments to client ledgers as needed
- Provide bookkeeping services for clients as needed
- Communicate with clients in professional manner
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field preferred
- Recent CPA licensing or CPA candidate preferred but not required.
- Valid Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
- Previous experience as a Tax Professional
- Knowledge of federal and state tax laws
- Skilled in Microsoft Excel and accounting software (QuickBooks, Wave Xero, etc.)
- Excellent mathematical and analytical skills
- Strong verbal and written communication skills
Compensation: $25.00 - $33.00 per hour
Our Story
Kent J. Shipley, CPA, JD formed Kent J. Shipley, P.C. in 1992 as a trusted tax preparer and advisor to small businesses, small business owners and others. Kent’s son, Erin L. Shipley, CPA, helped part-time during most tax seasons until he joined full-time in 2008. In 2010 Michael T. Higgins, CPA brought his experience and expertise to the firm as the firm continued to grow. Christina Coldiron is the most recent addition to the group as a paralegal to assist Kent with his work as an attorney and to manage the office for the accounting and legal practices.
In 2019 the firm name was changed to Shipley CPA Group, PC to encompass the efforts and expertise brought by all of our staff members. Our firm will continue to provide high-quality tax and advisory services and will search for new ways to help its clients navigate the ever-changing business and tax environments.
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