Description We are offering a short term contract employment opportunity for a Public Staff Tax Accountant in NEW YORK, New York. This role will be primarily focused on tax and accounting tasks in a hybrid work setting, requiring four days onsite per week.

Responsibilities:

• Utilizing CCH Prosystem and CCH ProSystem Fx for various tax-related tasks.

• Preparing individual, partnership, and trust tax returns accurately and efficiently.

• Leveraging QuickBooks for accounting purposes.

• Ensuring accurate record-keeping for all tax preparation activities.

• Responding to and resolving tax-related inquiries from clients.

• Monitoring and managing client accounts, initiating appropriate actions when necessary. Requirements • Proficiency in CCH Prosystem and CCH ProSystem Fx is required.

• Demonstrable experience in tax preparation is essential.

• Capability to handle individual tax return duties.

• Prior experience with partnership tax returns is desired.

• Experience in managing trust tax returns is necessary.

• Proficiency in QuickBooks is a must.

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