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Carpenter & Langford prides itself on helping each member of our accounting staff realize their full professional potential. Over more than 25 years in practice, we’ve learned a lot about assisting staff in their professional development, creating a supportive and collegial work environment, and giving our folks the time they need away from work in order to perform better during the time they are at work. We also recognize how lucky we are to be a part of one of the greatest communities in the country. In thanks, we encourage and support the community and philanthropic efforts of our employees, and we do as much as we can as a firm to give back to the city of Austin and its people. Please review the position descriptions below for more information about the opportunities currently available at Carpenter & Langford.

Tax Senior

Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time with a strong basic tax & accounting background. Candidate will need to possess good verbal and written communication skills, troubleshooting and problem solving skills, and the ability to adapt to a variety of circumstances. This job will require time management and priority management on the part of the Candidate, so self-motivation is a must. The position requires the understanding of payroll, personal income tax, corporate, partnership and estate tax, and tax planning, as well as being able to understand and comprehend many different bases of accounting. The position will require extended hours and will not allow for time off between January 1st and April 15th. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, 401(k) matching, and health benefits, as well as paid time off.

Responsibilities include:

Preparing tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, estates and trusts
Payroll processing and bookkeeping as needed to facilitate tax return preparation
Performing engagements in an efficient manner to meet deadlines
Learning how to develop relationships with clients
Providing tax planning and consulting for clients to help them achieve their goals
Engaging in tax research on a wide range of issues

Desired Skills and Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or related field
3+ years recent public accounting experience
CPA or CPA candidate
Effective communication skills with the ability to interact effectively with all levels
Excellent organization skills and attention to detail
Positive attitude with desire to be an integral part of a team
Strong work ethic and desire to learn
Proficient in Windows and Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Ultra Tax, Accounting CS and/or FileCabinet, and proficiency in QuickBooks is a plus, but not a requirement

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Tax Staff

Candidate must be able to handle multiple tasks at the same time with a strong basic tax & accounting background. Candidate will need to possess good verbal and written communication skills, troubleshooting and problem-solving skills, and the ability to adapt to a variety of circumstances. This job will require time management and priority management on the part of the Candidate, so self-motivation is a must. The position requires the understanding of payroll, personal income tax, corporate, partnership and estate tax, and tax planning, as well as being able to understand and comprehend many different bases of accounting. The position will require extended hours and will not allow for time off between January 1st and April 15th. The position offers a competitive salary commensurate with experience, 401(k) matching, and health benefits, as well as paid time off.