Description

Position: Contract CPA - Corporate Tax Specialist

Location: Remote/Flexible

Employment Type: Contract

Hours: Part-Time/Project-Based

About Us:

At The Income Tax Center, we specialize in providing comprehensive tax, accounting, and advisory services to empower businesses to achieve their financial goals. We pride ourselves on delivering exceptional service, innovative strategies, and precise solutions to our clients. We're seeking a skilled and detail-oriented CPA to join our team on a contract basis to assist with corporate tax preparation, including partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.

Responsibilities
• Prepare and review corporate tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Conduct detailed analysis and reconciliation of financial data to support accurate tax filings.
• Identify and implement tax-saving opportunities and strategies for clients.
• Provide expert guidance on tax planning and year-end strategies tailored to business entities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and communicate effectively with clients to gather required financial documents.
• Stay updated on changes in tax laws and advise the team on potential impacts to clients.
• Assist with responding to tax notices and conducting IRS or state agency correspondence, as needed.

Qualifications
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required.
• Minimum of 15 years of experience in corporate tax preparation, including partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations.
• Deep knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code, tax regulations, and corporate tax structures.
• Experience with ProSeries tax software and proficiency in accounting software like QuickBooks.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to work independently on complex tax issues.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills to interact with clients and team members.
• Ability to manage multiple projects with tight deadlines.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Experience with multi-state tax filings and international tax issues.
• Knowledge of tax strategies for closely held businesses and multi-entity structures.
• Familiarity with advanced tax strategies, including Section 199A, 179, and tax credits.
• Successfully completed the uniform CPA examination by the AICPA and hold CPA certification that complies with the state board of accountancy regulations
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field required, preference to candidates with an MBA
• Excellent time management, problem-solving, and communication skills
• Strong understanding of generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP)