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Staff Accountant/Tax Preparer

VRS P.C.

Watertown, SD

Posted/Updated: 2 days ago

Job Description

VRS P.C. is looking for a self-motivated individual that will focus on accounting services along with tax planning, individual and/or business tax returns in a fast-paced environment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, present a professional appearance, have a positive attitude and the ability to work in multiple software packages. The Ideal candidate must also be dependable and organized.

This is a full-time position with additional hours during tax season as needed. Flexible schedule to be discussed. Wage depends upon experience plus bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities may include

  • Calculate tax payments
  • Prepare quarterly and annual reports
  • Collect data from income statements and expense documents
  • Complete clients’ tax documentation
  • Review data on reports and detect possible errors
  • Answer tax- and finance-related questions
  • Research new tax trends and regulations
  • Advise individuals and companies on tax strategies
  • Ensure compliance with government tax rules

Requirements and skills

  • A degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Experience as a Tax Preparer or a similar role (preferred)
  • Knowledge of UltraTax software (preferred)
  • Advanced MS Office skills (particularly in using Excel)
  • Comprehensive understanding of government tax laws
  • Excellent computational ability
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

VRS P.C. offers a competitive benefits package.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as necessary to meet business needs.

Data Processing Specialist/Bookkeeper

VRS P.C. is looking for a self-motivated individual that will focus on bookkeeping services along with financial statement preparation and sales tax compliance in a fast-paced environment. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills, present a professional appearance, have a positive attitude and the ability to work in multiple software packages. The ideal candidate must also be dependable and organized.

There is one full-time and one part-time position with additional hours during tax season as needed. Flexible schedule to be discussed. Wage depends upon experience plus bonus opportunities.

Responsibilities may include

  • Calculate miscellaneous tax payments
  • Create and analyze financial reports
  • Record journal entries
  • Bring client books to trial balance stage
  • Prepare data for income statements and expense documents
  • Review data on reports and detect possible errors
  • Ensure compliance with government tax rules

Requirements and skills

  • A degree in Finance or Accounting
  • Experience as a bookkeeper or a similar role (preferred)
  • Knowledge of QuickBooks software (preferred)
  • Advanced MS Office skills (particularly in using Excel)
  • Comprehensive understanding of government tax laws
  • Excellent computational ability
  • Effective verbal and written communication skills

Note: This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee may perform other related duties as negotiated to meet the ongoing needs of the organization.

VRS P.C.
1424 9th Ave SE
Watertown, SD 57201