Head of Tax, Remote

About Fayetteville Tax & Accounting:

Clients use us for monthly close, financial statements, sales tax filings and QuickBooks Online cleanup. Employee benefit plan audits and single audits are a specialty. Founded in 1944, we now have 70 employees.

Overview:

We are backfilling a position after an internal move. Good fit for someone with two or three tax seasons behind them who wants to work toward reviewing returns. We are headquartered in Fayetteville and have been hiring remotely since 2020. We engage team members in India as full-time contractors. Most of our contractors have been with us for more than two years. Core hours are 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM US Eastern. A stable internet connection and a backup power option are required.

Key responsibilities:

• Reconcile book-to-tax differences and prepare workpapers.
• File extensions and track deadlines in the practice management system.
• Review K-1s and track basis for partners and shareholders.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Maintain organised workpapers in CCH Engagement or a similar system.
• Train and review the work of seasonal and junior staff.
• Assist with year-end tax planning projections.
• Communicate with clients by phone and email on routine questions.

What you'll need:

• 8+ years of tax preparation experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Organised with dozens of returns in progress at once.
• Solid Excel skills.
• Clear written communication for client emails and memos.

Perks and benefits:

• Flexible hours.
• Long-term engagement.
• Company laptop.
• Annual rate review.

Candidates must be eligible to work in India.

Duration: 3 months. Start: Immediately.

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