RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare tax returns for pass-through entities, C-corporations, trusts, and high-net-worth individuals
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations
- Demonstrate behaviors such as teamwork, knowledge sharing, and maintaining relationships
- Conduct research and planning to resolve client issues according to applicable tax laws and regulations
- Minimize tax liability through sound and informed application of laws and regulations
- Provide assistance during tax audits
- Respond to notices from tax authorities
- Direct client contact involving income tax matters, transactional consulting, tax research, and compliance
- Ability to anticipate client questions and be prepared to respond with practical solutions that can be implemented
- Impart and apply knowledge; share information and expertise with team members
- Complete assigned projects in a timely manner and keep supervisors apprised of job status
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor’s degree required, accounting preferred
- 1-2 years of prior tax experience in public accounting
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis upon hire
SKILL REQUIREMENTS
- Outstanding organization and project management skills
- Ability to work independently and coordinate priorities with the help of more senior members of the team
- Team player who can collaborate with other individuals in the organization
- Highly motivated and takes initiative for professional growth and development
- Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, especially Excel)
- QuickBooks and ProSystems experience is a plus
- High level of interpersonal skills with demonstrated poise, tact, and diplomacy
- Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal, with the ability to clearly communicate issues to all levels of management
- Positive attitude and excitement to learn
- Ability to travel to client locations, which may include occasional overnight stays
- Ability to work overtime, as needed
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
RKE provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetic information, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION
RKE is committed to providing an inclusive and accessible work environment. If you require accommodations due to a disability during any part of the employment process, please contact us at
careers@rkellp.com
to let us know the nature of your request. We will work with you to provide a reasonable accommodation that will enable you to perform the essential functions of the job.