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Job Description Job Description We seek a detail-oriented and experienced CPA Tax Accountant to join our team. The ideal candidate will work directly with our Liberty Wealth Management clients to help create a well-thought-out strategy, using a variety of investments and insurance products and services to address their financial needs and concerns. This person will have in-depth knowledge of tax regulations, strong analytical skills, and the ability to provide strategic tax planning for individuals and businesses. This role involves preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax laws, and advising clients on financial and tax-related matters. Key Responsibilities: Tax Preparation & Filing: Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, businesses, and organizations. Tax Planning & Compliance: Advise clients on tax strategies to minimize liabilities while ensuring full compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations. Financial Analysis: Analyze financial statements and records to identify potential tax savings and risks. Audit Support: Assist clients with tax audits, respond to IRS inquiries, and provide documentation as needed. Regulatory Compliance: Stay updated on tax laws, industry trends, and new regulations that may impact clients. Client Consultation: Provide timely tax planning and advisory services by answering questions and providing requested tax planning and preparation deliverables. Record-Keeping & Documentation: Maintain accurate tax records, reports, and documentation for internal and external audits. Presentations : Participate in marketing webinars/seminars representing the tax planning aspect of our business. Qualifications & Skills: Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required. Proficiency in tax software (Lacerte and Drake) required. Minimum 5 years of tax accounting experience in public accounting or a corporate tax environment required. Proven ability to handle and manage tax services for 200 households required. Experience with stock options is required. Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field (master’s in taxation is a plus). Strong understanding of tax laws, accounting principles, and financial reporting. Strong interpersonal skills: Must have a pleasant attitude, team player, and excellent coaching abilities. Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills. Strong communication and interpersonal skills for client interactions. High attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines. Experience filing 706 and 709s Experience with tax preparation for estate planning and trusts. Preferred Qualifications: Experience working with high-net-worth individuals or business entities. Familiarity with IRS audit procedures and tax dispute resolution. Experience working with Financial Wealth Companies strongly preferred. Working Conditions : Contracted position with travel to other company locations. Hybrid schedule with in-office requirement for client consultations. Compliance: Strong commitment to adhere to all rules and regulations as outlined by the Liberty Group and relevant regulatory bodies. Physical and Other Requirements: This position requires prolonged periods of sitting, standing, and hand use for computer operation. You will need to communicate clearly and effectively with clients and team members, both in writing and verbally. This role involves working with strict deadlines and in a collaborative team environment. Disclaimer : This job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required for the position and in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. These duties are subject to change at the discretion of Management. Employees will be required to follow and perform any other job-related instructions and duties in compliance with Federal and State Laws. All job requirements are subject to possible modification to accommodate individuals with disabilities reasonably. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.

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