- Scan, file and organize necessary tax documentation into the firm system
- Conduct tax interviews with clients to determine the best and most compliant course of action
- Provide IRS audit support as needed
- Mentor and support Interns and Associates
- Provide guidance to Tax Interns in the scanning and preparation of tax returns
- Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
- Take initiative to be a team lead (proactively seek opportunities to help others)
- Treat everyone with respect
- Develop loyalty and trust within the team
- Successfully adapt to different personalities and working styles
- Proactively and effectively communicate information regarding status issues to team members
- Hold self and others accountable for assigned work; seek and provide continuous feedback to learn and develop in role; open to new ideas and suggestions
- Possesses an understanding of RKL’s business (service lines, competitors) and client service capabilities and the impact of technology upon the firm’s growth and success
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Required Skills- Excellent organization skills and strong attention to detail
- Multitasker with the ability to prioritize work accordingly
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills with strong client service focus
- Strong analytical and interpersonal skills
- Ability to work autonomously under the pressure of tight deadlines and multiple priorities
- High school degree or GED required, Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or any related field is a plus
- Enrolled Agent Licensure (CPA designation is not required)
- A valid PTIN is required
- Prior public accounting experience is preferred
- Previous experience preparing 1040’s and other tax forms
- Regularly required to perform manual tasks, concentrate, think, learn, communicate, sit, stand, walk, use hands and fingers, grasp, handle or feel objects, reach with arms, talk and hear
- Must be able to remain in a stationary position as needed
- The person in this position needs to occasionally move about inside the office and on site at client locations, stoop, kneel, crouch, push and pull
- Vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision and the ability to adjust focus.
- Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery, such as a calculator, copy machine, and computer printer
- Ability to communicate in a professional manner and exchange information with internal and external actors as needed
- Ability to lift/carry up to 20 pounds
- Ability to work outside of normal business hours and weekends as needed
- Ability to travel to local and non-local clients and events as needed, overnight travel may be required
- This job description is subject to change at any time and employee will be given additional responsibilities as assigned
Salary Range:
$25.00 - $32.00
What We Do
We are RKL, a leading advisory firm focused on delivering solutions that help organizations navigate everyday complexities and get to the next level, however they define it.
We tap into a wide range of services — tax, accounting, financial management, workforce strategies, private wealth, technology and more — to deliver solutions that help organizations and their leaders navigate everyday complexities and get to the next level, however they define it. Fueled by the talent and dedication of nearly 600 professionals, we're consistently ranked among the nation's top firms and Pennsylvania's "Best Places to Work," and earned a Best of Accounting Client Satisfaction award for our world-class Net Promoter Score. Learn more at rklcpa.com.
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Investment advisory services offered through RKL Wealth Management LLC. Consulting and tax services offered through RKL LLP. RKL Wealth Management LLC is a subsidiary of RKL LLP.
