Marcum Looking for Tax Paraprofessional at Rockville, MD  Full Time

Marcum LLP offers a great career with exceptional benefits.

There’s a lot to think about when it comes to launching your career. At Marcum, we offer you a world of opportunity, a highly competitive salary, exceptional benefits, flexible work options, and industry-leading technology, all within an environment that values your contributions and supports your professional growth.

At Marcum, eligible associates receive a benefits package that includes health, dental, and vision insurance, short and long-term disability insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, and transit benefits, as well as paid time off, a 401(k) plan with an employer contribution, and a profit sharing plan.

Marcum LLP is seeking a Paraprofessional to join our growing and well-established national firm in our Rockville, MD office. The position requires a high-energy, experienced professional, with strong interpersonal skills, ability to work independent and with a team, along with a strong desire to be willing to take on new challenges and responsibilities.

The Paraprofessional will work as part of a multidisciplinary team, under the direct supervision of a Senior, Supervisor, or Manager to receive appropriate guidance and training to complete assignments.

Responsibilities

• Performing bookkeeping services for clients including, but not limited to, recording of transactions, preparing adjusting journal entries, preparation of trial balances, depreciation schedules and monthly, quarterly or annual reconciliations.
• Preparation of quarterly and annual federal and state payroll tax returns and annual Form 1099s
• Ability to grasp concepts quickly and demonstrate knowledge of basic technical skills, as well as related knowledge of necessary systems and procedures.
• Gathering data for tax return preparation and maintaining client tax files.
• Preparation of federal and state individual income tax returns.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting, corporate or private business.
• Strong understanding of accounting, bookkeeping and tax preparation services.
• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office, Excel, QuickBooks and/or Peachtree.
• Experience with individual income tax preparation is a plus.
• Ability to problem-solve and think both creatively and logically.
• A demonstrated ability to self-direct and effectively organize, prioritize and manage multiple engagements under tight deadlines.
• Outstanding interpersonal skills fostering client relationships.
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication skills.
• Effective listening skills.
• Ability to meet deadlines with accuracy.

Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, sex, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.

Marcum LLP is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Marcum LLP does not discriminate on the basis of race, ancestry, national origin, color, religion, gender, gender identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other protected classification under the law.