Positions Currently Available:
Senior Tax Preparer | Tax Preparer | Bookkeeper | Accounting Intern
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Positions Currently Available: Senior Tax Preparer | Tax Preparer | Bookkeeper | Accounting Intern 𝄞
Senior Tax Preparer
The candidate will be responsible for the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. Assist clients with estimated tax projections and planning, comprehensive bookkeeping functions, and tax research as needed. Applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, recognizing, and communicating potential risks with staff and clients, and utilizing tax software applications to prepare and process filings.
Qualifications:
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Three to Seven years of experience in preparation of Federal and State Individual, Partnership, and Corporate tax returns. Trust and Non-Profit tax return experience is not a must but is preferred.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing. Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing shifting priorities.
A combination of college-level education and experience is acceptable, either in public accounting or corporate accounting with financial statements, month-end close, analysis, and strong Excel utilization.
Duties:
Preparing intermediate and complex tax returns
Implementing tax planning strategies
Communicating with clients regularly during the preparation of compilations and business analysis
Assisting in confirming the financial status of business clients by monitoring their accounting activity; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing special reports.
Assisting with special projects and accounting analysis on a client-by-client basis.
Reviewing and preparing journal entries for month-end close and performing account reconciliations.
Working as a liaison between clients and third parties as needed.
Software:
Experience needed with UltraTax CS, Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Intuit QuickBooks, and Adobe Acrobat. CCH (ProSystem fx,), Practice Management, and Engagement knowledge a plus.
Tax Preparer
Responsible for the preparation of federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. Assist clients with estimated tax projections and planning, comprehensive bookkeeping functions, and tax research as needed. Applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, recognizing, and communicating potential risks with staff and clients, and utilizing tax software applications to prepare and process filings.
Qualifications Required:
Candidates must possess strong interpersonal skills and excellent written and verbal communication skills.
One to five years’ experience in preparation of Federal and State Individual, Partnership, and Corporate tax returns. Trust and Non-Profit tax return experience is not a must but is preferred.
Thorough understanding of Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP).
Knowledge of Statutory Accounting Principles.
Strong attention to detail and accuracy is required.
Self-starter with the ability to multitask and complete assignments within time constraints and deadlines. Demonstrated ability in planning and organizing. Must thrive in a fast-paced and dynamic environment while managing shifting priorities.
A combination of college-level education and experience is acceptable, either in public accounting or corporate accounting with financial statements, month-end close, analysis, and strong Excel utilization.
Duties:
Preparing intermediate and complex tax returns
Implementing tax planning strategies
Communicating with clients regularly during the preparation of compilations and business analysis
Assisting in confirming the financial status of business clients by monitoring their accounting activity; coordinating the collection, consolidation, and evaluation of financial data; and preparing special reports.
Assisting with special projects and accounting analysis on a client-by-client basis.
Reviewing and preparing journal entries for month-end close and performing account reconciliations.
Working as a liaison between clients and third parties as needed.
Software:
Experience needed with UltraTax CS, Microsoft Office Tools (Excel, PowerPoint, Word, and Outlook), Intuit QuickBooks, and Adobe Acrobat. CCH (ProSystem fx,), Practice Management, and Engagement knowledge a plus.
Bookkeeper
Cooper CPA Group is seeking a part-time bookkeeper who is a self-starter with the ability to manage a portfolio of clients. This position will be responsible for helping companies keep track of their books through QuickBooks.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or related field
Must be proficient in using QuickBooks and Quickbooks Online
Extensive knowledge of accounting and financial principles
Must be highly committed to quality and customer service in a fast-paced environment
Strong analytical, written, verbal, and listening skills required
Must be able to communicate effectively, be well organized, and detail-oriented
Accounting Intern
As an Accounting Intern at Cooper CPA Group, you will work with the Tax and Bookkeeping Teams to gain an understanding of various processes. You will assist the teams with introductory bookkeeping, the formation of LLCs, and more. You will also have the opportunity to develop and maintain productive team-oriented relationships through individual contact and group meetings. We offer a flexible schedule around your classes. The internship is paid and available for the fall semester with an opportunity to continue.
Qualifications
Ability to handle multiple assignments
Strong critical thinking skills with an inquisitive personality
Effectively utilize available and relevant technical tools and resources
Ability to work 20-30 hours a week
3.0 GPA or higher
Junior, Senior, or Grad Student
Currently pursuing a degree in Accounting
Any experience with Practice, Ultratax, or Quickbooks is a plus
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WHAT OUR TEAM HAS TO SAY ABOUT WORKING AT COOPER CPA GROUP
Maureen Travia, Client Services Coordinator
“My favorite part about working at Cooper CPA Group is the friendly work environment, nice boss, and flexible schedule. It is a family company culture.”
Meredith Konderla, Tax Senior
“The best thing about working at Cooper CPA Group is the team and friendships with my coworkers. Everyone has been very supportive and team-oriented.”
Denise Prejean, Sr. Tax Manager
“I would describe the culture at Cooper CPA Group as a Google-style environment with a tight-knit culture built around helping each other.”
We focus on creating a Google Environment
We are the entrepreneur’s choice. Our tax solutions and consulting practice are geared toward closely-held, growing businesses. Our style and culture parallel that of our clients. We think critically and creatively to manage and solve problems as a team.
If one of our colleagues has a problem, we all have a problem and we work together to solve it. A hands-on leadership team steeped in the local business environment, an emphasis on transparent and timely communication, and working smart and innovating our processes defines who we are and what we are about.
We seek like-minded individuals that are comfortable with their voice and who possess both creative and analytical skills necessary to thrive like our clients – collaboration, communication, mutual respect, diversity of thought, innovation, and client centricity are not words we say, it is what we do every day. It is what differentiates us and makes Cooper CPA Group the workplace of choice.
