Tax Preparer

Thoerner & Toma

Honolulu, HI

Full-time
Autofill and Review

30+ days ago

Job Description

Benefits:

401(k)
Employee discounts
Health insurance
Paid time off
401(k) matching
Bonus based on performance
Dental insurance
Opportunity for advancement
Vision insurance

Job description
Tax Preparer – Business & Accounting Focus

Location: On-site Honolulu
Employment Type: Full-Time
Reports To: Tax Manager/ Partner

Position Summary

We are seeking a Tax Preparer with experience in business and personal returns to join our growing firm. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional CPA or EA with 3-5 years of tax preparation experience.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, including:
- Business returns (Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120)
- Individual returns (Forms 1040)
- Trust and estate returns (Forms 1041)
Analyze financial statements, general ledgers, and accounting records to ensure tax accuracy and compliance
Reconcile book-to-tax differences and identify tax planning opportunities
Collaborate with accounting and advisory teams to support clients year-round
Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify issues, and explain tax positions
Ensure compliance with IRS regulations, deadlines, and firm quality standards
Assist with notices, extensions, and amended returns as needed
Support tax planning, projections, and advisory work for business clients

Required Qualifications

Experience with personal and business returns
Minimum 3-5 years of tax preparation experience
Solid understanding of financial statements, bookkeeping, and GAAP concepts
Proficiency with tax software (Lacerte or similar)
Strong analytical, organizational, and time-management skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines during tax season
Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Preferred Qualifications

CPA, EA, or actively pursuing certification
Prior experience working with closely held businesses and high-net-worth clients
Familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting platforms
Advisory mindset with interest in long-term client relationships

What We Offer

Competitive compensation based on experience
Opportunities for growth and advancement
Supportive team culture with a focus on quality and professionalism
Exposure to complex and meaningful client work
A firm committed to being one of the best places to work

Numbers & Facts

Location	Honolulu, HI
Job Type	Full-time

Skills

Accountingunmatched
Analysis Skillsunmatched
Bookkeepingunmatched
Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
Communication Skillsunmatched
Customer Relationsunmatched
Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
Customer/Client Researchunmatched
Dental Insuranceunmatched
Detail Orientedunmatched
Federal Taxunmatched
Financial Analysisunmatched
Financial Statementsunmatched
Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
Health Insuranceunmatched
High Net Worthunmatched
Intuit Quickbooksunmatched
Maintain Complianceunmatched
Organizational Skillsunmatched
Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
Quality Metricsunmatched
Regulatory Complianceunmatched
State Taxunmatched
Tax Planningunmatched
Tax Regulationsunmatched
Tax Returnsunmatched
Tax Softwareunmatched
Time Managementunmatched
Vision Planunmatched
Writing Skillsunmatched

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