Tax/Accounting Assistant

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Job Summary: The tax assistant processes tax information, ensures tax compliance, and provides essential support to prevent fines and tax irregularities. Key Highlights: 1. Responsible for processing and organizing clients' tax information 2. Essential support to prevent fines and tax irregularities 3. Acts as a "consultant" for clients, advising on tax matters Salary: R$ 2.800,00 (CLT employment regime) Benefits: Meal allowance R$31.00 per day + transportation allowance Working hours: Monday to Friday, from 08:00 AM to 06:00 PM Requires ongoing undergraduate studies in Accounting Sciences The tax assistant at an accounting firm is the professional responsible for processing and organizing clients' tax information, ensuring companies remain compliant with tax authorities. This is an essential support role to prevent fines and tax irregularities. **Main daily responsibilities** Bookkeeping and Verification: Recording input, output, and service invoices in the accounting system, verifying accuracy of information (e.g., amounts and taxes). Tax Classification: Correct application of codes such as CFOP (Fiscal Code of Operations and Services) and NCM (Mercosur Common Nomenclature) to purchase and sales transactions. Tax Calculation: Supporting calculation of federal, state, and municipal taxes, including ICMS, ISS, PIS, COFINS, and Simples Nacional. Ancillary Obligations: Assisting in preparation and submission of mandatory declarations, such as PGDAS (for Simples Nacional companies), SPED Fiscal, and DeSTDA. Client Support: Providing basic guidance to clients on invoice issuance and clarifying routine questions regarding tax movements. File Organization: Managing physical and digital documents to facilitate future audits or consultations. **Role within the accounting department** Works directly with the responsible accountant and the accounting department, as tax data directly impacts accounting records and financial statements. Acts as a "consultant" for clients, advising on invoice issuance, transaction classification, and tax risks. Helps avoid fines, assessments, and issues with tax authorities, ensuring compliance with primary obligations (tax payments) and ancillary obligations (declarations and filings). Job type: Full-time CLT Compensation: R$2.800,00 per month Benefits: * Meal allowance * Transportation allowance Work location: On-site