Top 25 nationally ranked CPA and advisory firm Carr, Riggs & Ingram, LLC (CRI) has increased its investment in the city of El Paso as well as entering the Mexico market by merging in international firm, Jensen Accountancy International, LLC.
Given this growth, we are looking to expand our team in Cd.
Juárez, Chihuahua, México.
**TAX STAFF ACCOUNTANT - SHARED SERVICE CENTER**
Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting or a business field.
These individuals will have zero to three years' experience which may include an internship.
The expectations of a Staff Accountant in Tax include:
- Become familiar with firm policies and procedures
- Understand the rules, regulations and code of professional conduct of the AICPA
- Progress professionally by working towards passing the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam
- Exhibit (or develop) skills and characteristics delineated in the Firm's Evaluation Forms
- Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations
- Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques and the various research sources in the firm library
- Become proficient in the preparation of corporate, individual, partnership, fiduciary, and other tax returns prepared by the firm
- Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff
**ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS**
- Prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
- Perform services within budgeted time by developing technical, time management and organizational skills
- Become knowledgeable about all the computer software used in the tax department
- Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end estimates
- Draft response letter to IRS and state notices when needed
- Make adjusting entries and complete a trial balance in order to prepare business returns
- Perform accounting/bookkeeping functions when needed
- Provide excellent client (core engagement team) service by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service
- Create a quality work product by following the firm's processes and procedures
- Participate in firm training courses to help develop technical training skills
- Develop sound work relationships with administrative personnel, peers, manger to foster team work
- Assist managers with special project when needed
**REQUIREMENTS**
- Master's or Bachelor's degree in Accounting with the 150 hours and must have completed all requirements to be able to sit for the CPA or Chartered Accountant exam.
Masters in Tax preferred
- Oral and written communication skills in English
- Strong organizational and analytical abilities
- Ability to work well in a team environment
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