Audit & Tax Professional in Phoenix, AZ
Salary: DOEPosition OverviewWe are seeking a motivated
Audit & Tax Professional to join our growing public accounting team. This full-time, on-site position offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base across multiple industries, providing audit, tax, accounting, and advisory services.
The ideal candidate will have recent public accounting experience with a strong background in financial statement audits and tax preparation. This role offers exposure to a variety of engagements while working in a collaborative and professional environment.
Key Responsibilities- Plan and perform financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other business entities.
- Analyze financial information to identify trends, discrepancies, and areas of concern.
- Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation in accordance with professional standards.
- Assist clients with accounting, tax compliance, and financial reporting matters.
- Communicate effectively with clients to gather information and provide updates throughout engagements.
- Collaborate with internal team members to ensure projects are completed accurately and on schedule.
- Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines and maintaining high-quality work standards.
- Stay current with applicable accounting standards and tax regulations.
Required Qualifications- Minimum of 2 years of recent audit and tax experience in a public accounting environment.
- Experience performing financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations.
- Experience preparing federal and state tax returns for various entity types.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to interpret financial data.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- CPA license or CPA-eligible status.
- Experience using accounting and tax software.
- Strong proficiency in Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple engagements simultaneously.
- High level of accuracy and attention to detail.
Preferred Qualifications- Experience serving clients across multiple industries.
- Knowledge of U.S. GAAP and federal and state tax regulations.
- Experience with a variety of accounting and tax software platforms.
- Strong client relationship management skills.
Key Skills- Financial statement audits
- Reviews and compilations
- Individual and business tax preparation
- Public accounting
- Financial analysis
- Tax compliance
- Accounting software
- Microsoft Excel
- Client communication
- Analytical thinking
- Time management
- Attention to detail
- Multi-engagement management
- Team collaboration
Benefits- Competitive salary
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Professional development opportunities
- Collaborative team environment
- Career growth within public accounting