Synectics Inc
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review business tax returns including:
* Partnerships (Form 1065)
* S-Corporations (Form 1120-S)
* C-Corporations (Form 1120)
* Business schedules related to Form 1040 clients (Schedule C, E, etc.)
* Meet directly with small business owners to gather information, clarify tax positions, and provide education on requirements and deadlines.
* Analyze financial statements and bookkeeping records to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
* Maintain strong working knowledge of federal and state laws affecting small businesses, especially multi-service industries typical in Arizona.
* Collaborate with internal payroll and accounting teams to coordinate business filings, year-end reporting, and compliance needs.
* Assist with basic tax planning, estimated payments, and advising clients on best practices for business compliance.
* Provide support during peak season by helping organize documents, managing client communication, and meeting internal deadlines.
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years of experience preparing business tax returns (1120-S, 1065, 1120)
* Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
* Strong understanding of small-business bookkeeping and payroll impacts
* Proficiency with QuickBooks and professional tax software (Drake preferred)
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent communication skills with ability to explain tax concepts to non-technical business owners
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients during peak season
* Hands-on experience completing business returns, understands small-business tax compliance, and can work collaboratively with our payroll and accounting teams to provide integrated services.
* Prior work in an accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll firm
* Ability to identify basic tax-saving opportunities for small businesses
* Customer-service mindset with consistent follow-through
* Interest in long-term growth within the tax department
* Prepare and review business tax returns including:
* Partnerships (Form 1065)
* S-Corporations (Form 1120-S)
* C-Corporations (Form 1120)
* Business schedules related to Form 1040 clients (Schedule C, E, etc.)
* Meet directly with small business owners to gather information, clarify tax positions, and provide education on requirements and deadlines.
* Analyze financial statements and bookkeeping records to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
* Maintain strong working knowledge of federal and state laws affecting small businesses, especially multi-service industries typical in Arizona.
* Collaborate with internal payroll and accounting teams to coordinate business filings, year-end reporting, and compliance needs.
* Assist with basic tax planning, estimated payments, and advising clients on best practices for business compliance.
* Provide support during peak season by helping organize documents, managing client communication, and meeting internal deadlines.
Qualifications
* Minimum 3 years of experience preparing business tax returns (1120-S, 1065, 1120)
* Bilingual English/Spanish (required)
* Strong understanding of small-business bookkeeping and payroll impacts
* Proficiency with QuickBooks and professional tax software (Drake preferred)
* High attention to detail and accuracy
* Excellent communication skills with ability to explain tax concepts to non-technical business owners
* Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple clients during peak season
* Hands-on experience completing business returns, understands small-business tax compliance, and can work collaboratively with our payroll and accounting teams to provide integrated services.
* Prior work in an accounting, bookkeeping, or payroll firm
* Ability to identify basic tax-saving opportunities for small businesses
* Customer-service mindset with consistent follow-through
* Interest in long-term growth within the tax department