Strategic Financial Reporting, Inc.

Role Description Join the team at Strategic Financial Reporting, Inc. (SFR), where our primary goal is to provide top-notch bookkeeping, tax, accounting, and consulting services to our diverse clientele. We empower our employees to design their Perfect Job Positions to ensure they can thrive in areas they are passionate about. We are currently seeking a motivated Tax Associate who is eager to contribute to our remote accounting firm and support our clients effectively. The Tax Associate will be instrumental in preparing tax returns, ensuring compliance with tax regulations, and providing tax-related advice to our clients. You will assist in conducting tax research, staying current with tax laws, and helping clients navigate complex tax issues. Working closely with your team, you will also contribute to streamlining our tax preparation processes and enhancing client satisfaction. Main Responsibilities - Prepare and review various types of tax returns, including individual, corporate, and partnership taxes. - Conduct thorough tax research and stay updated on changes in tax laws and regulations. - Provide clients with timely tax advice and planning strategies to minimize tax liabilities. - Communicate with clients to gather information and clarify any queries regarding tax issues. - Assist in tax audits and respond to inquiries from tax authorities. - Work collaboratively with the accounting team to ensure accurate financial reporting and compliance. - Contribute to the development and improvement of Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) related to tax preparation. - Maintain a high level of confidentiality and professionalism in all interactions. - Assist in bookkeeping tasks. Team Collaboration As a remote position within SFR, effective communication is paramount. You will work closely with your colleagues and managers to deliver exceptional service to our clients, ensuring transparency and adherence to deadlines. Regular check-ins and feedback sessions will facilitate continued professional growth and alignment with our core values. At SFR, we believe in fostering an environment of growth and shared knowledge. You will be encouraged to pursue ongoing education and training to enhance your skills and stay up to date with industry changes. Core Values - Do What You Say You are Going to Do. - Increase Your Quality of Life. Work Smart- Do More With Less. - Be Passionate and Determined. Love What You Do or Don’t Do It. - Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded. - Pursue Growth and Learning. - Build Open and Honest Relationships With Effective Communication. Over-Communication Trumps No-Communication. - Build a Positive Team, Family Spirit and Laugh Every Day. - Leverage New and Innovative Technologies. - Propose Solutions to All Problems. - Always Do Your Best. Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. - 2+ years of experience in tax preparation or public accounting. - Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and compliance requirements. - Proficiency in tax software and Microsoft Office Suite. - Excellent research and analytical skills to interpret complex tax issues. - Strong oral and written communication skills, with the ability to interact effectively with clients. - Attention to detail and accuracy in tax return preparation. - Ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment. - Willingness to adapt to new technologies and tax systems. - Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team. - Dedicated home office space with a reliable high-speed internet connection. - Capacity and commitment to work 35-40 hours per week. Benefits - Fully Remote - Work from Home - Flexible schedule - build the schedule that works best for you. - Health Insurance with a company contribution - Opportunity for Growth & Advancement - 40 Hours of Paid Sick Leave Annually - Paid vacation hours accrued based on hours worked - 5 Paid Floating Holidays Annually - Choose your own holidays - 401k Retirement Savings Plan (after 1 year) with company matching - Medical Flexible Spending Account (FSA)

Role Description At Strategic Financial Reporting, Inc. (SFR), our mission is to provide clients with superior personalized bookkeeping, tax, accounting, and consulting services by implementing practical solutions for our clients’ diverse needs. Bookkeepers that work for SFR are entitled to create their Perfect Job Position. As a bookkeeper, you will have the right to change your schedule, number of assigned clients, and other duties so that we can ensure you are always working your Perfect Position. We are looking to hire an ambitious bookkeeper and great communicator who wants to work full-time and support small to mid-size businesses. The bookkeeper would use their expertise to remotely assist small businesses with their monthly, weekly, or daily bookkeeping needs so that the client can focus on running their business. They will manage day-to-day relationships with clients while performing within established processes and budget parameters per the client's bookkeeping engagement. They will complete bookkeeping tasks per the specific client's business needs for support. Qualifications - 5+ years of demonstrated ability to provide detailed bookkeeping and accounting support. - QuickBooks Online Certification. - 3+ years of experience using QuickBooks for/in a professional organization. - Familiar with Outlook and Office 365 Online Suite (Outlook Online, Microsoft ToDo, Microsoft Teams Meetings, and SharePoint/OneDrive). - A passion for and a sense of personal satisfaction in assisting clients and ensuring that they are successful in running their small businesses. - Confidence in learning and embracing new technologies, and a willingness to consistently and accurately follow established policies and procedures. - Efficient with deadlines. - Willingness to build strong remote team relationships based on trust, accountability, integrity, and shared learning and training. - Dedicated office space with a reliable, high-speed internet connection. - Capacity and commitment to work 40 hours per week. Requirements - Provide exceptional bookkeeping services to your clients via QuickBooks Online. - Demonstrate a thorough understanding of professional accounting and bookkeeping practices. - Meet with your clients via virtual meetings as needed to answer questions and support their business ventures. - Close the books monthly & send monthly email reports of work to date to the client. - Manage accounts payable and accounts receivable. - Manage bookkeeping & accounting journal entries. - Maintain the chart of accounts. - Create the company's financial statements to prepare for analysis and annual tax preparation. - Conduct periodic reconciliations of all accounts to ensure their accuracy. - Process payroll per client needs (weekly, bi-weekly, monthly, etc). - Provide clerical and administrative support as requested. - Issue invoices to customers. - Pay supplier invoices in a timely manner. - Pay any debt as it comes due for payment. - Ensure that receivables are collected promptly. - Record cash receipts and make bank deposits. - Collect sales taxes from customers and remit them to the government. - Tag and monitor fixed assets. - Ensure that the client is compliant with local, state, and federal government reporting requirements. - Support client onboarding process for all assigned client engagements in accordance with defined processes. Benefits - Flexible schedule - build the schedule that works best for you. - 401k Retirement Savings Plan (after 1 year). - Paid Time Off. - Monthly meetings with a Life Coach. - Opportunity for Growth & Advancement. Core Values - Do What You Say You are Going to Do. - Increase Your Quality of Life. Work Smart- Do More With Less. - Be Passionate and Determined. Love What You Do or Don’t Do It. - Be Adventurous, Creative, and Open-Minded. - Pursue Growth and Learning. - Build Open and Honest Relationships With Effective Communication. Over-Communication Trumps No-Communication. - Build a Positive Team, Family Spirit and Laugh Every Day. - Leverage New and Innovative Technologies. - Propose Solutions to All Problems. - Always Do Your Best.