JOB DESCRIPTION
Money Equations Inc. is a full-service certified public accounting firm in Greater Washington D.C. We provide bookkeeping, tax planning, Corporate and Individual tax preparation, payroll, accounting, new business advice, and many more services.
As a fast-growing CPA firm, we are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our tax department, for tax preparation and planning of reasonably complex individual, corporation, and partnership tax returns. Trust return preparation experience is a plus.
This role would also help our accounting clients who need a virtual Accountant/Controller/CPA.
This position is a long-term and year-round contract. We are NOT looking for seasonal preparers.
We offer flexible hours, with the opportunity to work from home. This opportunity would be perfect for a "retired" tax preparer interested in working a flexible schedule.
We're searching for someone who would be able to work independently with NO supervision, help and review the returns prepared by other tax preparers in the firm. This tax professional must be highly organized and be customer-service-minded. Must be able to assist other preparers in the firm, if they have any questions.
This role demands excellent attention to detail and the ability to think strategically.
This position will be supporting a high-volume tax preparation office.
An ideal candidate would be able to take total ownership of projects, communicate directly with clients, and work in detail to provide them with the best customer service possible. Some clients would need handholding and we expect our professionals to help the clients in every possible way.
The timeliness of deliverables and quality of work is of utmost importance to us!
For consideration, please include a complete and up-to-date resume with references with an hourly rate expectation.
JOB REQUIREMENTS
- 10+ years of individual and Corporate Tax experience is REQUIRED.
- Manage and mentor a tax team during and after tax season
- Operations - Assist the CEO with team and firm management tasks as and when required
- Drake Tax software experience is highly PREFERRED.
- CPA/ Enrolled Agent certification is REQUIRED.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Prepare 1040, 1120. 1120S, 1065 and 990 tax returns
- Prepare estimated federal and state income tax payments.
- Research QuickBooks and prepare work papers for various book to tax differences.
- Perform year-end review and prepare the tax provision.
- Prepare various federal and state income tax returns.
- Maintain a client relationship and answer client questions timely
- Prepare/review other various tax filings as needed.
- Assist in federal and state tax audits.
- Provide tax planning and advice to clients (required)
- Must be comfortable with technology tools and working remotely through technology use
- Must be able to prepare tax returns "out of the box" with a sense of urgency.
- Provide general ledger system support regarding functional financial and management reporting issues.
PLEASE DO NOT APPLY IF YOU DON'T HAVE THE RELEVANT EXPERIENCE.
Candidates should be detail-oriented, possess strong organizational and communication skills, and be capable of working in a paperless environment.
Apply with a resume and an expected hourly rate in your response
Job Types: Part-time, Contract
Pay: $40.00 - $45.00 per hour
Expected hours: 25 – 40 per week
Benefits:
- Flexible schedule
- Work from home
Schedule:
Experience:
- Tax preparation: 10 years (Preferred)
- Drake Tax Software: 3 years (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- CPA or EA license? (Preferred)
Work Location: Remote
