Description:
The client is seeking a motivated college student for a part-time Tax Accountant position that is primarily remote and based out of the Malvern, PA office. There would be occasional in-office presence in advance of key tax compliance deadlines. An ideal candidate would be available for full-time work in the summer months. The position requires a team player that is highly organized, responsive, extremely flexible, and can handle multiple projects while producing accurate and timely results.
Essential Job Functions:
Be willing to learn how to prepare Federal, State, and Local Income and Franchise Tax Returns, including collecting and analyzing financial data, calculating book/tax differences, and preparing supporting work papers.
Facilitate deliverable exchanges between SMS and external service providers, one of which will be a heavy focus in the months of May-August
Be willing to learn how to prepare the monthly tax provision.
Interface with Accounting / Finance / Treasury and client tax employees concerning tax-related matters.
Be willing to reconcile financial and tax accounts.
Participate in special projects as assigned.
Communicate orally and in writing with tax authorities.
Gather documentation and provide analysis.
Education/Qualifications:
Working toward a B.A./B.S. in Accounting or Finance – rising junior preferred
Experience with Microsoft Office (Excel and Word) required.
Familiarity with Adobe Acrobat or comparable software
Skills Required
Top Must-Have:
MS Office (Excel, Outlook)
Adobe Acrobat Reader
Nice-to-Have:
Experience with tax software
Notes:
Hybrid (commute within 1 hour to office); part-time in-office 1–2 times/week, once a week in summer.
Work Hours:
During school: Part-time (16 hours/week)
Summer: Full-time
9am-5pm
VIVA is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants have an equal opportunity for placement, and all employees have an equal opportunity to develop on the job. This means that VIVA will not discriminate against any employee or qualified applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status