Tax Accountant jobs in Alaska

Altman Rogers & Co, Alaska’s largest Alaskan owned CPA firm, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant for its midtown Anchorage office. This position offers a competitive compensation package with salary, benefits, and paid leave. With merit, the position offers future upward advancement within the organization.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex U.S. and multi-state income tax returns for business entities, including consolidated and non-consolidated C- Corporations, S- Corporations, Partnerships, Fiduciary, and Non-Profit Organizations.
• Prepare complex U.S. and state individual income, gift tax, and estate tax returns.
• Prepare and review complex tax planning projections for individual and corporate estimated tax liability.
• Conduct complex tax research and prepare memorandum outlining findings and conclusions.
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, management, and IRS representatives regarding various tax matters, including IRS and state agency audits, inquiries, and tax notices.
• Review tax work of less experienced staff.
• Assist with employee training for new hires and ongoing employee training.

Skills

• Good oral and written communication
• Good time management and organizational skills
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and Adobe software; experience with Lacerte, ProsystemFx, and CCH desired.
• Proficient in QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software desired. At minimum, must have sound knowledge of basic functionality of QuickBooks or equivalent accounting software.

Requirements

• Minimum of two (2) (three preferable) years of experience preparing all types of tax returns with a public CPA firm or private company, including familiarity with partnership and S-corporation tax preparation.

Benefits

• Paid Leave (Starting at 4 Weeks)
• Paid Holidays
• Health, Dental, Pharmaceutical, Vision, Life, and Supplemental Insurance Plans
• 401(k) with Safe Harbor Matching & Discretionary Employer Matching
• Continuing Professional Education & CPA Preparation/ Certification
• Section 125 Cafeteria Plan
• Year-end bonus
• Casual Fridays
• Half-Day Fridays in the summer
• Ergonomic Workspace Provisions
• Mentorship Program
• Merit-Based Advancement
• Employee morale events including regular office events, Anchorage softball team and holiday party
• Wellness Activities & Benefits including flu shot clinic in the Anchorage office
• Work Group Opportunities

Altman, Rogers & Co. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, veterans’ status, disability, or genetics.