Senior Tax Accountant

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Posted Sep 18, 2026

Remote · US · ask about Worldwide Full Time
Est. $85K – $115K/yr

Overview

This role is for a Senior Tax Accountant with a 100% remote, permanently remote CPA firm serving creative small business owners across the US.

The position is designed for professionals who want to build ongoing client relationships and maintain work-life balance outside of peak tax season.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review individual tax returns, primarily Schedule C, Schedule E, multi-state filings, and home office situations, with a strong focus on quality and accuracy
  • Prepare and review partnership and S-Corp returns
  • Review bookkeeping work and provide clients with P&L reports, balance sheets, and insight into the financial health of their business
  • Conduct tax research and develop tax projections
  • Meet review and project deadlines
  • Communicate directly with clients via email, phone, and video, translating complex tax concepts into clear, actionable explanations
  • Assist with additional work as it comes up in a small-firm environment

Requirements

  • CPA or Enrolled Agent
  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
  • Five or more years of public accounting experience
  • Hands-on preparation and review experience with:
    • Individual returns
    • Partnership returns
    • S-Corp returns
  • Strong accounting software and Excel skills (Drake experience is a plus)
  • Strong organization, attention to detail, and a quality-focused approach
  • Ability to work increased hours from the last week of January through Tax Day
  • Ability to build relationships beyond the numbers
  • Ability to break down complex accounting topics into clear explanations and examples

Preferred Qualifications

  • Drake experience (preferred)

Compensation & Benefits

  • No time tracking or billable hour requirements
  • Flexible schedule
  • 100% remote, permanently (not a hybrid policy)
  • Summer Fridays off
  • Annual team retreat
  • Technology stipend for home office setup
  • Education stipend for CPE requirements or learning a new skill
  • Paid holidays and paid time off

Location

  • 100% remote
  • Serving creative small business owners across the US

Application

Submit your resume and cover letter. In your cover letter, explain why this role is a good fit for you.