Senior Tax Accountant (Remote)
Overview
A growing online accounting firm is seeking a remote Tax Senior Accountant to join their virtual team. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented, hardworking, and technologically proficient professional passionate about supporting entrepreneurial businesses. The position offers a fully remote work arrangement with long-term work-from-home flexibility. Busy season hours are capped at a maximum of 55 hours per week.
Note: Candidates located outside of the United States will not be considered.
Responsibilities
- Prepare personal and business tax returns for clients across multiple states
- Support tax planning strategies and provide advice to optimize clients' tax positions
- Complete, review, and analyze tax documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with relevant regulations
- Review returns and workpapers prepared by tax staff and provide constructive feedback
- Manage assigned client engagements and communicate directly with clients throughout the year
- Assist in resolving back tax issues and IRS notices as needed
- Participate in tax kick-off meetings and client onboarding calls
Required Qualifications
- CPA or EA certification
- Minimum of 3 years of public accounting or tax experience working with multiple clients
- Proven experience preparing individual and business tax returns
- Working knowledge of tax planning and multi-state tax issues
- Bachelor's or Master's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Proficiency with tax software and ability to develop advanced technical skills
- Ability to meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment
Preferred Qualifications
- At least 1 year of remote work experience
- Experience working with small business or service-based business clients
Compensation & Benefits
- Fully remote work arrangement
- Busy season hours capped at 55 per week
- Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
- 401(k) plan
- Paid time off
- Ongoing professional development opportunities
Location
- United States only (candidates outside the U.S. will not be considered)