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Specialized Services

Job Categories:

Accounting Clerk
Accounts Payable
Accounts Receivable
Banking and Financial Services
Billing
Bookkeeping
Cost Accounting
Credit and Collections
Financial Analyst
Internal Audit Preparation
Payroll
Public Accounting
Senior Accountant
Staff Accountant
Tax Accounting

Accounting Clerk

Accounting Clerk

Accounting clerk positions are usually entry-level. Candidates should have solid interpersonal skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Typical duties include:

Matching invoices to purchase orders or vouchers.
Performing data entry.
Assisting with the processing of accounts payable and accounts receivable.

Accounts Payable

Accounts Payable Manager

Accounts payable managers should have solid communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Candidates for these positions generally have at least five years of experience and advanced knowledge of Microsoft Office applications; Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems knowledge is also valuable. Companies prefer a college degree in accounting or a related area, but it is usually not required.
Typical duties include:

Supervising the accounts payable department.
Preparing accruals and reconciling to the general ledger.
Maintaining cash requirements schedules and accounts payable aging analysis.
Performing general ledger posting and monthly/year-end reconciliations.

Accounts Payable Clerk

Accounts payable clerk positions often are entry-level, although many firms prefer at least some previous experience. Candidates for these roles should have strong communication, customer service and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected; familiarity with additional software programs is valued. Companies expect a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical duties vary by specialty but may include:

Matching, batching, coding and entering invoices.
Entering, posting and reconciling batches.
Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors.
Updating and reconciling sub-ledger to the general ledger.
Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations, chargebacks.

Accounts Receivable

Accounts Receivable Manager

Individuals pursuing accounts receivable manager roles should have solid communication, organizational and interpersonal skills. Companies expect proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and usually look for at least five years' experience in accounts receivable. A college degree in accounting or a related area is preferred, but it is not usually a requirement.
Typical duties include:

Supervising the accounts receivable, collections and billing departments.
Preparing accruals and reconciling to the general ledger.
Performing general ledger posting and monthly/year-end reconciliations.
Preparing aging reports.

Accounts Receivable Clerk

Accounts receivable clerk positions often are entry-level, although many firms prefer at least some previous experience. Candidates for these roles should have strong communication, customer service and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is expected; familiarity with additional software programs is valued. Companies expect a minimum of a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical duties vary by specialty but may include:

Matching, batching, coding and entering invoices.
Entering, posting and reconciling batches.
Researching and resolving accounts payable or accounts receivable issues with customers or vendors.
Updating and reconciling sub-ledger to the general ledger.
Maintaining cash applications, account reconciliations, chargebacks.

Banking and Financial Services

Commercial Lenders with 3 or More Years of Experience

Banks seek commercial lenders who have excellent networking and marketing skills. They also look for professionals possessing strong interpersonal, analytical and organization abilities. Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, although many financial institutions prefer a bachelor's degree.
Typical duties include:

Approving business loans and capital funding.
Reviewing loan closing and funding activities.
Developing new business.
Interviewing applicants and researching credit histories.
Constructing loan package, loan structure, costs and fees, loan repayment options and terms.
Verifying information on the loan agreement.

Commercial Lenders with 1 to 3 Years of Experience

Commercial lenders need excellent analytical, interpersonal and organizational skills, in addition to networking and marketing abilities. Candidates for these positions should have a high school diploma or equivalent, although a bachelor's degree is preferred.
Typical duties include:

Developing new business.
Interviewing applicants and researching credit histories.
Constructing loan package, loan structure, costs and fees, loan repayment options and terms.
Verifying information on the loan agreement.

Commercial Credit Analyst with 3 or More Years of Experience

Banks seek commercial credit analysts who have strong communication, organizational and multi-tasking abilities, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Candidates generally must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Typical duties include:

Suggesting credit limitations to bank management.
Contacting banks, credit-reporting firms, sales departments and other areas to obtain credit information.
Examining and maintaining the credit history of customer companies.
Compiling results and preparing reports for customers.

Commercial Credit Analyst with 1 to 3 Years of Experience

Candidates for entry-level commercial credit analyst positions should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and have solid communication, multi-tasking and organizational skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is usually required.
Typical duties include:

Contacting banks, credit-reporting firms, sales departments and other areas to obtain credit information.
Examining and maintaining the credit history of customer companies.
Compiling results and preparing reports for customers.

Executive or Professional Consumer Lender with 3 or More Years of Experience

Banks seek consumer lenders who possess strong customer service, marketing, analytical and organizational skills. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is also important. Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, although many financial institutions prefer a bachelor's degree.
Typical duties include:

Approving loans for automobiles, household and personal use.
Reviewing loan closing and funding activities.
Interviewing consumer loan applicants and researching credit histories.
Constructing loan package and structure, costs and fees, and repayment options and terms.
Verifying information on the loan agreement.

Executive or Professional Consumer Lender - Entry Level

Entry-level consumer lenders need a high school diploma or equivalent, although a bachelor's degree is preferred at some financial institutions. Candidates for these positions should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications, and have excellent marketing, analytical, customer service and organization skills.
Typical duties include:

Interviewing consumer loan applicants and researching credit histories.
Constructing loan package and structure, costs and fees, and repayment options and terms.
Verifying information on the loan agreement.

Mortgage Lender

Mortgage lenders should possess strong customer service, marketing, analytical and organizational skills, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Most positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, although some employers prefer a bachelor's degree. Financial institutions generally seek candidates with at least two years' experience.
Typical duties include:

Interviewing applicants and researching credit histories.
Granting loans for purchase of homes or buildings/property.
Constructing loan package and structure, costs and fees, and repayment options and terms.
Verifying information on the loan agreement.
Reviewing loan closing and funding activities.

Mortgage Underwriter

Candidates for mortgage underwriting positions should possess strong communication, analytical, organizational and problem-solving abilities. Lending institutions generally seek mortgage underwriters who have at least two years of experience. Most require a high school diploma or equivalent, although many prefer a bachelor's degree.
Typical duties include:

Evaluating credit worthiness of customers.
Assessing whether information on loan documents meets financial institution and/or government standards.
Approving or declining loans within the institution's credit policy guidelines.
Interacting with mortgage lenders to develop alternatives or exceptions on marginal loans.

Mortgage Processor

Candidates for mortgage processor positions should have strong organizational, customer service, negotiation, problem-solving and communication skills. Lending institutions generally seek individuals with at least two years of previous experience as well as a high school diploma or equivalent.
Typical duties include:

Processing mortgage loan applications from the time of receipt of application to submission of the loan package to underwriting.
Gathering, organizing and tracking loan documentation.
Working with lenders, applicants, underwriters, appraisers and others to complete processing.
Resolving customer service issues.

Loan Administrator

Candidates for these positions should have strong organizational, communication and customer service skills. Lending institutions generally seek professionals with at least two years of previous banking or mortgage experience. Loan administrator positions require a high school diploma or equivalent, although many employers seek a bachelor's degree.
Typical duties include:

Processing and monitoring loan payments.
Handling customer inquiries.
Identifying signs of suspicious or unusual account activity and making appropriate recommendations to minimize risks.

Billing

Billing Manager/Supervisor

Billing managers or supervisors should have strong communication and customer service skills. Candidates for these positions generally need at least five years of billing experience. A college degree in accounting or a related area is preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office and electronic payment and remittance systems is essential.
Typical duties include:

Supervising the billing department.
Reconciling billing accounts to the general ledger.
Interfacing with the accounts receivable and purchasing departments.
Ensuring the accuracy of invoicing.

Billing Clerk

Candidates for these positions should have knowledge of Microsoft Office applications and excellent communication, customer service and organizational skills. Billing clerk positions often are entry-level, although many firms prefer at least some previous experience. A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
Typical duties include:

Processing bills.
Preparing journal entries of adjustments to billings.
Communicating with customers regarding billing adjustments.

Bookkeeping

Full-Charge Bookkeepers (including Financial Statements)

Full-charge bookkeepers need to be self-starters who are able to multi-task effectively. Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills are essential. Technology expertise demands vary by company but may include proficiency with such applications as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks or Peachtree. A high school diploma or equivalent is required. Businesses often seek candidates with at least five years' experience, although expectations differ significantly by firm.
Typical duties include:

Preparing financial statements.
Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Managing bank and general ledger reconciliations, as well as payroll processing.
Preparing quarterly tax filings.
Performing month end closings.
Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules.
Supervising accounting clerks and junior bookkeepers.
Preparing the trial balance.

Full-Charge Bookkeepers (General Ledger)

Full-charge bookkeepers need to be self-starters who are able to multi-task. Strong communication, organizational and customer service skills are essential. Technology expertise demands vary by company but may include proficiency with such applications as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks or Peachtree. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Businesses often seek at least five years' experience, although requirements differ significantly by firm.
Typical duties include:

Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Managing bank and general ledger reconciliations, as well as payroll processing.
Tracking fixed assets and preparing depreciation schedules.
Supervising accounting clerks and entry-level bookkeepers.
Preparing the trial balance.
Performing month-end closings.

Bookkeeper

Candidates for bookkeeper positions should have solid communication, organizational and customer service skills. Technology expertise demands vary by company but may include proficiency with such applications as Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks or Peachtree. A high school diploma or equivalent is expected. Businesses often seek at least three years' experience, although requirements differ significantly by firm.
Typical duties include:

Processing accounts payable and accounts receivable.
Managing bank reconciliations and payroll processing.
Posting journal entries.

Cost Accounting

Cost Accounting Manager

Cost accounting managers must have strong communication, interpersonal, analytical and technology skills. Businesses seek individuals with at least five years' experience and a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. An accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) is highly valued.
Typical duties include:

Supervising the cost and inventory departments.
Developing cost standards for materials and labor.
Designing and implementing cost accounting systems.
Analyzing production costs and recommending changes.

Senior Cost Accountant

Senior cost accountants should have strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. Companies seek candidates who have at least three years of experience in the specialty as well as a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A master's degree in business administration (MBA) or an accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) is highly valued.
Typical duties include:

Analyzing operations and equipment relative to availability, utilization and retirement.
Performing month-end cost accounting close.
Maintaining cost accounting system and cost ledger.
Performing life cycle cost-benefit analysis.

Cost Accountant with 1 to 3 Years' Experience

Cost accountants at this level need solid organizational, communication, problem solving and research abilities. Companies also seek strong technology skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Excel and experience with Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
Typical duties include:

Monitoring unit cost variance.
Implementing cost standards for materials and labor.
Preparing cost-of-goods-sold and production reports.
Reconciling beginning raw-materials, work-in-progress and finished-goods stock.

Cost Accountant - Entry Level

Candidates for entry-level cost accountant positions should be proficient with Microsoft Office applications and have excellent communication, research, problem-solving and organizational skills. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is required.
Typical duties include:

Preparing all inventory-related journal entries at month-end.
Defining various product and operational costs.
Developing depreciation schedules.

Credit and Collections

Credit Manager/Supervisor

Individuals pursuing these positions need strong analytical, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Credit manager or supervisor positions generally require at least five years' credit or collections experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is essential. Many companies prefer candidates who possess a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or business administration.
Typical duties include:

Reviewing and implementing credit policies and procedures.
Supervising credit and collections staff.
Preparing cash flow projections.
Reviewing daily cash balances.
Selecting collection agencies to pursue problem accounts.
Reviewing accounts receivable aging reports and outstanding loans.

Assistant Credit Manager

Candidates for assistant credit manager positions need strong analytical, communication, negotiation and interpersonal skills. Companies generally look for at least four years' experience in credit or collections. Many employers seek applicants who have earned a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area.
Typical duties include:

Evaluating consumer and/or commercial credit.
Preparing weekly and monthly reports including the Hold report, New Application Process report, accounts receivable Summary and Cash Applications report.
Working closely with the accounts receivable department manager on chargeback issues.
Supervising credit and collections staff.

Credit or Collections Clerk

Credit or collections clerk positions are often entry-level, although many firms seek up to several years of experience. Candidates should have excellent customer service, negotiation and communication skills. An associate's or bachelor's degree in accounting or a related area is preferred but generally is not required.
Typical duties include:

Creating and maintaining credit history files.
Responding to credit inquiries.
Making collection calls/follow-ups.

Financial Analyst

Financial Analyst

Candidates for financial analyst positions need strong technology abilities, including experience with Microsoft Excel and database applications. They should possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Proficiency with enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems is also useful, in addition to good organizational and communication skills.
Typical duties include:

Assisting with budget, cost and variance analyses.
Ensuring proper allocation of overhead charges.
Helping with financial planning and modeling.
Assisting with the preparation of operating budgets.

Internal Audit Preparation

Audit Director

Audit directors must have advanced knowledge of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) and generally accepted auditing standards (GAAS), as well as strong critical thinking, negotiation, communication and technology skills. Candidates for these positions generally must have at least seven years' experience in auditing. Firms seek individuals who possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, along with a master's degree in accounting or business administration as well as accreditations such as certified internal auditor (CIA) or certified public accountant (CPA). Travel is often required for this position.
Typical duties include:

Examining the company's system of internal controls and developing appropriate auditing strategies.
Overseeing the completion of internal audits and communicating the results to senior management.
Supervising internal auditing staff.
Managing the relationship with independent auditors.
Ensuring compliance with Sarbanes-Oxley Act requirements.
Staying abreast of new legislation and regulatory requirements and communicating their impact on the company to management.

General and Audit Accounting Manager

Accounting managers generally need at least five years of experience, as well as solid communication, technology and analytical abilities. Working knowledge of Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems is also valuable. Companies expect a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, but prefer candidates with advanced credentials such as a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or certified public accountant (CPA).
Typical duties include:

Preparing and/or reviewing appropriate ledger entries and reconciliations.
Maintaining the general ledger system.
Preparing monthly, quarterly and annual financial statements; assisting with regulatory reporting as applicable.
Coordinating the budget process.
Supervising accounting staff.

General and Audit Senior Accountant

Candidates for senior accountant positions should possess solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills. Companies hiring senior accountants generally look for at least three years' experience, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) are also preferred.
Typical duties include:

Reconciling control accounts, such as the sales journal with the aggregate of the individual debtors' accounts.
Preparing financial statements.
Completing preliminary internal control questionnaire, risk assessment and review of risk areas.
Handling monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analysis.
Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management.
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules.

General and Audit Accountant with 1 to 3 Years' Experience

Companies seek self-starters who possess an attention to detail and solid communication abilities for these accounting positions. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.
Typical duties include:

Reviewing general ledger accounts and correcting journal entries.
Handling account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and inter-company general ledger accounts.
Maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts.
Conducting initial internal control evaluation.
Ascertaining whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss.
Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals.

General and Audit Accountant - Entry Level

Companies hiring entry-level accountants seek individuals who are proficient with Microsoft Excel and who possess strong time-management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Typical duties include:

Processing journal entries.
Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits.
Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts.
Researching and correcting account discrepancies.
Providing written summaries of statistical sampling findings for review by senior staff.

Payroll

Payroll Manager/Supervisor

Individuals pursuing these positions should have strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills. Payroll managers or supervisors generally need at least five years' payroll experience, in addition to a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. A certified payroll professional (CPP) designation is valuable. Firms also seek proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and automated payroll processing services.
Typical duties include:

Supervising payroll staff.
Ensuring compliance with current government regulations.
Establishing and implementing policies on such matters as garnishments and payroll advancements to employees.
Preparing government reporting.
Preparing accruals and reconciling to the general ledger.

Payroll Administrator

Candidates for payroll administrator positions must have strong technical skills, including proficiency with Microsoft Office applications and automated payroll processing services. Payroll administrators usually need at least two years of payroll experience and a high school diploma or equivalent. Payroll administrators also should possess excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Typical duties include:

Processing payroll.
Reconciling payroll sub-ledger to the general ledger.
Remitting taxes and governmental reporting.
Preparing monthly, quarterly and year-end payroll statements.
Administering benefits and the registered retirement plan.

Payroll Clerk

Payroll clerk positions often are entry-level, although many companies prefer at least some previous payroll experience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications is a basic requirement; however, firms hiring experienced staff also seek automated payroll processing systems knowledge. Payroll clerks should have a high school diploma or equivalent and solid communication, customer service and organizational skills.
Typical duties include:

Performing data entry and reconciling timecards.
Distributing paychecks and statements to department managers.
Answering inquiries from employees and vendors.

Public Accounting

Audit, Tax and Management Services - Director

A public accounting director position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, communication, marketing and problem-solving abilities. The position generally requires at least eight years of public accounting experience. Firms expect a bachelor's degree in accounting, at minimum, but usually prefer a master's degree. A certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation is essential.
Typical duties include:

Overseeing the audit, tax or management services practice area and staff.
Assisting partners with business development and practice administration.
Managing client relationships and expectations.
Researching practice area issues and providing guidance to partners and other management.

Audit, Tax and Management Services - Manager

Candidates for public accounting manager positions should have strong leadership, interpersonal, technology, communication and analytical skills. They need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, and at least five years of public accounting experience. A certified public accountant (CPA) designation is required.
Typical duties include:

Directing the work of audit, tax or management services staff.
Overseeing project teams.
Performing assessments and offering solutions to clients.
Conducting research and planning, and making recommendations to senior management.
Identifying and recommending new business opportunities for the firm.

Audit, Tax and Management Services - Senior Accountant

Candidates for senior public accountant positions should have strong interpersonal, communication, project management and business development skills. Senior public accountants generally need at least three years' public accounting experience, a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and a certified public accountant (CPA) credential.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Preparing the audit program for approval, including timeline, budget, scheduling and personnel required.
Managing the audit/assurance process.
Preparing and/or reviewing various tax returns.
Assuring compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
Supervising entry-level staff.

Audit, Tax and Management Services - Accountants with 1 to 3 Years of Experience

Staff accountants should have strong communication, organization and analytical skills, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Firms generally look for candidates who possess or who are working toward a certified public accountant (CPA) accreditation. A bachelor's degree in accounting or finance is essential.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Reviewing the adequacy of systems and testing to verify accuracy of data provided.
Conducting evaluations of initial internal controls.
Preparing tax returns.
Reconciling general ledger tax accounts.
Providing assistance to senior accounting staff.

Audit, Tax and Management Services Accountants - Entry Level

Candidates for these positions should have strong communication, organization and analytical skills, in addition to proficiency with Microsoft Office applications. Entry-level public accountants need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance and must be working toward a certified public accountant (CPA) certification.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Contacting clients.
Assisting in the preparation of financial statements.
Helping with audits.
Preparing tax returns.

Senior Accountant

Candidates for senior accountant positions should possess solid communication, technology, organizational and analytical skills. Companies hiring senior accountants generally look for at least three years' experience, along with a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Accreditations such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) are also preferred.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Reconciling sub-ledger to general ledger account balances
Preparing financial statements
Assessing internal controls, including risk assessments and reviews of risk areas
Performing monthly balance sheet, income statement and changes in financial position/budget variance analyses
Assisting in the design and preparation of budgets for review by management
Maintaining and reconciling fixed assets schedules
Supervising accounting staff

Staff Accountant - General or Internal Audit

Companies seek self-starters who possess an attention to detail and solid communication skills for staff accountant positions. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Strong technology skills are critical, particularly expertise with Microsoft Excel.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Reviewing general ledger accounts and correcting journal entries
Performing account analysis and reconciliation, including bank statements and intercompany general ledger accounts
Maintaining the general ledger chart of accounts
Conducting initial internal control evaluations
Ascertaining whether company assets are properly accounted for and safeguarded from loss
Posting monthly, quarterly and yearly accruals

Staff Accountant - Entry Level

Companies hiring entry-level accountants seek individuals who are proficient with Microsoft Excel and who possess strong time-management, analytical, communication and interpersonal skills. Candidates need a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance.
Typical duties vary by practice area but may include:

Preparing journal entries
Assisting with audit fieldwork for both operational and financial audits
Reconciling and balancing general ledger accounts
Researching and correcting account discrepancies
Providing written summaries of statistical sampling findings for review by senior staff

Tax Accounting

Tax Director

Tax directors must be highly motivated and take the initiative to stay up to date with industry and government regulations through continuing education and subscriptions to professional journals. Tax director positions usually require a bachelor's degree in accounting and a certified public accountant (CPA) designation. Candidates should have at least seven years' experience and excellent communication and analytical skills. Previous experience in public accounting is highly valued.
Typical duties include:

Reviewing various corporate tax returns and year-end tax accruals; estimating income taxes.
Conducting research and planning on current tax laws, and advising senior management on the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions.
Minimizing the organization's tax liability each year in accordance with current tax laws.
Representing the company on tax audits conducted by outside regulatory agencies.
Facilitating communication with appropriate governmental agencies and in-house counsel related to tax matters.
Overseeing reporting and payment of all local, state and federal taxes.
Supervising tax staff.

Tax Manager

Tax managers should possess strong communication and analytical skills. They also are expected to stay up to date with industry and government regulations through continuing education and subscriptions to professional journals. Candidates for tax manager generally need at least five years of tax accounting experience; many companies prefer those with public accounting backgrounds. Businesses seek applicants who have a bachelor's degree in accounting. Individuals who've also earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) have an advantage when pursuing these positions.
Typical duties include:

Preparing corporate tax returns.
Assisting with research and planning on current tax laws and evaluating the tax impact of current and proposed company activities and transactions.
Working with the director of accounting or controller on assets depreciation schedules and policies.
Identifying ways to minimize corporate tax liability in accordance with current tax laws.
Supporting the tax director on tax audits by outside regulatory agencies.

Senior Tax Accountant

Senior tax accountants need strong technology skills, including expertise with Microsoft Excel, database applications and enterprise resource planning (ERP) systems. Companies seek candidates with at least three years' experience in tax accounting and a bachelor's degree in accounting. Individuals who have also earned a master's degree in business administration (MBA) or accreditation such as certified public accountant (CPA) or certified management accountant (CMA) have an advantage when pursuing these positions.
Typical duties include:

Completing corporate tax returns.
Assuring compliance with federal, state and local tax laws and regulations.
Conducting research and planning on applicable tax laws and regulations.
Minimizing tax liability through sound and informed application of laws and regulations.
Supervising tax staff.

Tax Accountant with 1 to 3 Years' Experience

Candidates for these positions must possess a bachelor's degree in accounting Companies seek individuals who have polished negotiation, organizational, research and communication skills. They also expect proficiency with Microsoft Excel and Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems.
Typical duties include:

Researching tax laws and regulations.
Completing various corporate tax returns.
Providing assistance during tax audits.
Responding to notices from tax authorities.

Tax Accountant - Entry Level

Businesses seek entry-level tax accountants who possess a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance. Candidates for these positions need strong research, communication and organizational skills, as well as proficiency with Microsoft Excel.
Typical duties include:

Assisting in the maintenance of tax records.
Assisting with tax preparation and research.
Maintaining the department tax compliance calendar.