Tax Senior

We're looking for a Tax Senior to join our team in Durban. Good fit for someone with two or three tax seasons behind them who wants to work toward reviewing returns. Hybrid: two days in the office in Durban, the rest from home.

What you'll do

File extensions and track deadlines in the practice management system. Prepare Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S and related state returns. Assist with year-end tax planning projections. Research tax questions and write short memos on the conclusions. Review K-1s and track basis for partners and shareholders. Gather client documents and follow up on missing items.

Required qualifications

6+ years of tax preparation experience in public accounting or corporate tax. Bachelor's degree in accounting. Organised with dozens of returns in progress at once. Experience with CCH Axcess, UltraTax, Lacerte or GoSystem. Comfortable working extended hours from February through April 15.

Pluses

Trust and estate returns (Form 1041). Real estate partnership clients. Checkpoint or another tax research tool.

Benefits

Salary range: R42,000 - R46,000 per month

13th cheque. Study assistance. Provident fund. Medical aid contribution. Hybrid working.

About Protea Tax Services

Many clients have been coming in since the firm opened in 2016. Busy season means 55-hour weeks from February through April 15, and summers are lighter.

Shortlisted candidates will hear from us within two weeks.

Start: Within 30 days.

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