Cannabis Tax Preparer Jobs

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Salary
$30 an hour
Job Type
Full-time
Part-time
Contract
Qualifications

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  • Bachelor's (Preferred)

  • Tax Experience: 1 year (Preferred)

  • CPA (Preferred)

  
  

Full Job Description

Northstar Financial Consulting Group is a premier accounting and finance firm for the cannabis industry. Northstar acts as an outsourced financial department to cannabis companies across the vertical, providing bookkeeping, accounting, controllership, and CFO services.*Position Summary

We are currently seeking a seasoned tax preparer for the 2021 filing season (January-April 2021). Candidates must have 2-3 years of public accounting experience in the preparation of tax returns and a thorough knowledge of the tax process. In addition to that, experience with UltraTax CS (or SaaS version of UltraTax CS) is required. This position is full-time during tax season and flexible off-season. The ideal candidate may have previously worked as a tax accountant; certified public accountant, tax preparer or has experience preparing tax returns.

Responsibilities:

• Advise clients in the tax preparation process and prepare and file tax documents

• Take incoming calls from clients to answer tax questions and set up tax preparation appointments

• Ensure the confidentiality of each client by following all company procedures regarding information handling

• Responsible for preparing complete and accurate tax returns while delivering outstanding customer service

• Compute taxes owed and prepare individual and business tax returns (and other tax compliance slips) ensuring compliance with government standards

• Prepare year-end tax forms (Form 1040, 1040EZ, 1040A, W-2, W-4, W-4P, 1099-MISC, 1098, 941, 8962, etc.)

• Investigate and correct discrepancies/ irregularities in financial entries, documents, and reports

• Respond to client questions and queries

• Raise identified technical issues with manager or engagement partner

• Update manager or engagement partner on the progress of engagements

• Liaise and correspond professionally with clients and colleagues

• Set-up files for new and existing clients and assist with completion of administrative work

• Manage multiple files simultaneously

• Compile and organize client records

Attend internal meetings to further develop an understanding of client requirements. This position involves working directly with our internal staff in a professional, dynamic environment. Responsibilities include the preparation of individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and other tax returns.

Skills and Requirements: - Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance (preferred)- Has CPA Designation or working on it (preferred)- UltraTaxCS experience (preferred)- Excellent customer service skills- Strong written and verbal communication skills- Impeccable mathematics skills- Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel programs required*

Part-time hours: 20-30 per week

Application deadline: 2021-03-15

Job Types: Full-time, Part-time, Contract

Pay: $30.00 per hour

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Tax Experience: 1 year (Preferred)
• Cannabis industry: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Contract Length:

• More than 1 year

Contract Renewal:

• Likely

Work Location:

• Fully Remote

This Job Is Ideal for Someone Who Is:

• Dependable -- more reliable than spontaneous
• People-oriented -- enjoys interacting with people and working on group projects
• Adaptable/flexible -- enjoys doing work that requires frequent shifts in direction
• Detail-oriented -- would rather focus on the details of work than the bigger picture
• Autonomous/Independent -- enjoys working with little direction

Company's website:

• https://nstarfinance.com/

Work Remotely:

• Yes

COVID-19 Precaution(s):

• Remote interview process
• Virtual meetings

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