Tax Accountant jobs in Colorado

Are you an experienced tax preparer who is looking for a new opportunity this tax season?

We are a full-service Accounting firm located in Fort Collins, CO, that specializes in serving small- and medium-sized businesses as well as individuals throughout Northern Colorado and beyond. We provide expert support and insight into our clients’ personal or business finances and are committed to quality and integrity at affordable rates. Our firm is currently looking for an experienced tax preparer to join our team.

Our team is comprised of hard-working individuals that enjoy a light-hearted, high-spirited work environment. We have an amazing staff who enjoy pursuing familial obligations, hobbies, and passions outside of work. We provide the opportunity to work a hybrid schedule with flexible hours. Our team places importance on the seriousness of our work and job well-done — without taking ourselves too seriously! If these workplace values line up with your own and you are looking for a new opportunity, you may be a great fit for our team.

If you are the tax preparer we’re looking for, you will be:

• An organized go-getter that thrives in an environment requiring attention to detail, strong processes, and independent work
• Diligent in following internal processes
• Creative and innovative in learning our current systems and finding ways to improve and manage our process
• Positive and upbeat, an excellent communicator and consistent performer

RESPONSIBILITIES

The tax preparer responsibilities include:

• Preparation of personal (and business) income tax returns
• Providing clients with accounting services as needed
• Ensuring the highest level of service to our clients
• Managing deadlines

REQUIRED SKILLS

The perfect candidate must:

• Have the ability to organize and prioritize a diverse workload
• Be highly motivated with an exceptional work ethic
• Have significant ability to multi-task
• Be personable and highly focused on client relationships
• Be willing to go above and beyond to achieve success with the team
• Work well under pressure due to seasonality and strict deadlines
• Understand that confidentiality is a number one priority.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE

The ideal candidate:

• Has three or more years’ income tax preparation experience
• Three or more years of experience preparing partnership/corporate tax returns is a plus
• Experience with Thomson Reuters software programs is a plus.

If you think you are the good fit for this position, submit a cover letter and resume. Please include references, number of hours per week you are seeking, and salary requirements. We look forward to hearing from you!

This Company Describes Its Culture as:

• Detail-oriented -- quality and precision-focused
• Outcome-oriented -- results-focused with strong performance culture
• Stable -- traditional, stable, strong processes
• Team-oriented -- cooperative and collaborative

Hours per week:

• 40

Typical end time:

• 5PM

Typical start time:

• 8AM

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Experience level:

• 3 years

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift

Experience:

• Accounting: 3 years (Required)
• Tax Experience: 3 years (Required)

Work Location: In person