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Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparer

CJBS, Deerfield, IL, United States


Individuals at this level normally have a college degree with a major in accounting and the requisite hours to be CPA eligible, and generally have from zero to four years of experience. Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparers are expected to:

Become familiar with the firm’s policies and procedures

Understand professional standards and applicable legal and regulatory requirements

Progress professionally by working toward passing the CPA exam in an expeditious, planned manner

If assigned primarily to bookkeeping, sales tax, and corporate tax return preparation engagements, the Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparer is expected to:

Become familiar with pertinent IRC sections and regulations, including 280E

Obtain a working knowledge of research techniques, including the various research sources in the firm library

Become proficient in the preparation of level-appropriate tax returns, including corporate, partnership, or other tax returns prepared by the firm

Assume responsibility for the completion of tax returns under the supervision of more experienced staff

Prepare tax trial balance and propose adjustments to the unadjusted numbers

Become familiar with common book to tax schedule of M-1 differences

Become proficient in bookkeeping tasks that are often an element of the assigned jobs. Included in this is performing a bank reconciliation and identifying reconciled items

Maintain required CPE

Qualifications

Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel)

Proficient in CCH Axcess or similar products

Proficient in Oracle NetSuite preferred

Proficient in Odoo ERP and CRM preferred

Experience or familiarity with QuickBooks and tax preparation software is a plus

Ability to work independently in a team atmosphere

Bachelor’s degree in Business and Accounting

CPA, EA, or CPA eligible preferred

Additional items of note for advancement of Cannabis Staff / Tax Preparers

Demonstration of growing technical abilities and communication skills

Ability to teach, mentor, and foster team building

Demonstration of leadership skills and potential

Thirst for knowledge and desire to work hard and meet the demands of clients

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Date posted: July 1, 2023
Valid Through: June 30, 2024
Hiring Organization: CJBS, LLC
Job Location: CJBS, LLC, 10 Parkway North, Suite 200, Deerfield, IL 60015
Applicant Location Requirements: Chicago
Monetary Amount: Salary
Type of Employment: Full Time

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