Staff Accountant - Tax Department

The Staff Accountant is responsible for working with the Senior/Staff Accountants and Tax Manager in assembling the necessary information to complete, review and file required Sales & Use Tax Returns, Property Tax Returns, Business License Returns and various other miscellaneous filings. The position also assists with various ad-hoc accounting related projects.

Starting wage for the Staff Accountant will depend on experience and education. $28.85 - $33.66

Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Prepares journal entries with supporting documentation.
• Prepares and maintains excel spreadsheets for account analysis and reports.
• Responds to inquiries of vendors, customers, government agencies, auditors, and employees.
• Develops methods and/or procedures to enhance efficiency of work performed.
• Monitors tax calendars and tax payments.
• Assists in preparation of sales tax, property tax, business licenses and other types of tax/fee returns.
• Assists in ongoing self-audits, as well as responding to requests by various outside tax auditors.
• Assists with other accounting functions on an as-needed basis.

• Education and/or Experience – Currently working towards a bachelor’s degree in Accounting/related field or prior relevant experience preferred.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills are required. Must be organized and responsible for meeting all deadlines throughout the year.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret complex technical journals, tax codes, financial reports, and legal documents.
• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from internal/external customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts and operations to such tasks as frequency distribution, determination of test reliability and validity, analysis of variance, correlation techniques, and factor analysis.
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Computer Skills - To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Accounting software; Database software; Internet software; Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software. MS Excel advanced level skills required.
• Other Qualifications - Must be able to train employees on complex tax regulations.
• This role does not have direct supervisory responsibilities but must interact with other employees within the accounting department and outside departments.

Quinn is an Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/V/DV

Quinn Group, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, all applicable veteran status or disabled veteran status. Quinn Group, Inc. has established an Affirmative Action Plan to promote the employment and advancement of members of those covered groups identified by statute and regulations, including minorities, women, qualified disabled individuals and all Veterans and disabled Veterans 

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