Tax Accountant
Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (RFC)
Charlottesville, VA
Finance / Banking / Insurance, Accounting / Auditing
RFC was founded in 1953, as a Firm of Certified Public Accountants. RFC provides tax preparation and consultation, financial statement audits and consulting services throughout Virginia across six offices. RFC serves governments, individuals, businesses, and non-profit entities recognizing that each client is unique and important.
Job Responsibilities
- Prepare and file federal, state, and local tax documents by the required deadlines, ensuring compliance with government regulations.
- Analyze financial records, such as income statements and expense reports, to determine tax liability.
- Stay current with changes in tax law and inform management of any implications for the company.
- Respond to tax-related inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies.
- Reconcile tax data on financial statements and ensure correct tax accounting is applied.
- Prepare tax provision schedules by reviewing, preparing, and consolidating provision schedules.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
- CPA certification required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 3 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting
- Proficiency with tax software and MS Office, particularly Excel
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
- Experience with IRS audits and federal/state tax compliance
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
- Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Commitment to continuous education and staying updated on industry changes
- Experience with financial statement preparation and review
- Familiarity with accounting principles and practices
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
- Willingness to work additional hours during peak tax seasons
About the company
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RFC is strategically located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving clients in a multitude of industries from our offices located in Charlottesville, Blacksburg, Fredericksburg, Richmond and Staunton.
Since the Company’s founding in 1953 by Daniel A. Robinson, Sr., RFC has enjoyed the reputation as the leading public accounting firm in the practice of governmental auditing and consulting services to local governments in Virginia. The foundation of RFC's growth and reputation has been built on the experience and integrity of its professionals. Over the past 60 years, the Firm has cultivated its specialization in the governmental and nonprofit sector and is presently engaged as auditor by approximately 65 of the Commonwealth's 95 counties, in addition to a large number of cities, towns, public service authorities, industrial development authorities, and various regional commissions, boards and other agencies. RFC also provides audit and consulting services to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.
RFC has provided extensive income tax preparation, planning and consultation for over 40 years. The Firm provides income tax related services to clients of all types, from individuals to sole proprietors to multi-state corporations and partnerships. Moreover, we provide in-depth estate and trust income tax consultation and preparation.
The Firm is owned and operated by a Board of Members and employs approximately seventy accounting and consulting professionals.