Junior Tax Accountant

Junior Tax Accountant

An Accounting firm in Kingston, Jamaica is seeking applications from suitably qualified persons for the position Junior Tax Accountant.

Position Summary:

The Junior Tax Accountant will provide support on a variety of accounting and tax projects for clients in the USA. This position requires strong technical and communication skills to coordinate with peers, managers, and clients to ensure timely, quality delivery of both simple and complex tax and accounting projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong analytical skills and attention to detail. 

Key Responsibilities:

Accounting:

• Prepare clients’ books, by updating software, spreadsheets, and bookkeeping data basis
• Entering debits and credits into software applications and databases accurately
• Producing a variety of reports including income statements and balance sheets
• Checking for accuracy in reports, figures, and postings
• Reconciling and reporting any discrepancies found in the record

Tax:

• Prepare various tax returns – individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Conduct basic tax research and correspondences
• Prepare support services for tax planning and preparation
• Manage client information requests and deliverables
• Ensure accurate, timely filing of US federal, state, and local tax returns
• Ensure quality standards are maintained
• Provide support on special tax projects and initiatives
• Collaborate with staff, clients, and management
• Assist with Firm Initiatives as necessary

Education and Experience

• B.Sc. Accounting, ACCA level 2 or equivalent qualifications
• Minimum 2 years’ experience in a financial accounting environment
• Working knowledge of QuickBooks an asset
• US tax experience an asset

Key Competences

• Strong technical accounting background, including good working knowledge of international accounting standards
• Ability to work in a challenging environment with multiple, changing and competing priorities
• Good interpersonal skills and ability to interact with colleagues, as well as regional and corporate management
• Excellent analytical, problem solving and decision-making skills
• Well-developed critical thinking skills