Tax Coordinator
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Job Location:
Cape Town - South Africa
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
07-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Position : Tax Coordinator
Working Schedule : 8a-6p CST
Salary Range :$1300- $1800 / USD Monthly (the final salary will be determined by the candidates level of experience and at the discretion of the client)
Job Summary
The Tax Coordinator is responsible for performing a variety of administrative clerical and technical support tasks essential to the timely and accurate completion of tax and accounting engagements. This role requires meticulous attention to detail proficiency with specialized tax and accounting software and strong organizational skills.
Key Responsibilities and Duties
Tax Administration & Filing
- Save and distribute final tax returns (includingS 990 etc.) to clients.
- Upload draft and final tax packages to Dropbox.
- Prepare and file extensions with the IRS and state agencies.
- Crosscheck extension and tax return filings after each tax deadline.
- Process client e-file authorizations (Form 8879s) and e-file tax returns upon receipt of signed authorizations.
- Scan or email miscellaneous documents to staff (to forward to clients) as instructed.
- Copy documents for IRS agents/audits.
- Prepare HOA tax returns and some small 1040 tax returns.
General Office & Administrative Support
- Perform clerical work and various other duties as assigned.
- Save and sort scanned mail.
- Track the status for all engagement letters.
- Prepare miscellaneous letters when requested including but not limited to the IRS and state agencies.
- Keep the phone system up to date.
Software & Database Management
- Maintain and update firm software including Lacerte (Tax) Sage 50 (Accounting) Quickbooks Desktop and Pro-System Engagement.
- Work with IT regarding updates to all software.
- Set up new clients in all company databases.
Time & Billing
- Update and maintain File In Time (FIT) and Timeslips databases.
- In File In Time: Maintain client databases and perform client adjustments (add update change delete).
- In Timeslips: Enter and track computer fees for clients set up new clients maintain the client database and send out a weekly Timeslips report to ensure everyone is entering their time.
- Review and send annual billings for all software to the team for approval.
Meetings & Reporting
- Prepare and distribute weekly staff meeting notes (for reoccurring meetings).
- Generate FIT staff reports for client status information.
Qualifications
- Experience: 1 years of experience in an accounting or tax environment preferably in a corporate setting or public accounting firm.
- Software Proficiency:
- Tax Software: Proficiency required (e.g. Lacerte).
- Accounting Software: Proficiency required (e.g. Sage 50 and Quickbooks Desktop).
- Knowledge of Pro-System Engagement is a plus.
- Strong competency in Microsoft Office (Excel Word etc.) (Added from the previous list for completeness).
- Core Skills:
- Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Excellent communication skills both written and verbal.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion.
Required Experience:
IC
Key Skills
- Tax Experience
- Accounting Software
- GAAP
- QuickBooks
- Accounting
- Sage
- Account Reconciliation
- Analysis Skills
- Research Experience
- SOX
- Microsoft Excel
- Financial Analysis
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