Overview
A boutique CPA firm specializing in virtual services for small business owners across the US is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their growing team. The firm focuses on tax return preparation, bookkeeping system streamlining, and general tax and bookkeeping consulting. This full-time role offers a flexible schedule and the ability to work remotely 100% of the time.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual tax returns, primarily involving Schedule C, Schedule E, multi-state filings, and home office deductions, ensuring quality and accuracy
- Prepare and review partnership and S-Corp tax returns with attention to detail
- Reconcile accounts and provide clients with profit and loss reports, balance sheets, and insights into their business's financial health
- Conduct tax research and prepare tax projections as requested
- Meet all deadlines related to tax return reviews and projects
- Communicate clearly and regularly with clients via email, phone, or video chat
- Perform other duties as assigned
Requirements
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- Minimum of five years of experience in public accounting
- Experience preparing and reviewing individual, partnership, and S-Corp tax returns
- Strong skills in accounting software and Microsoft Excel; experience with Drake tax software preferred
- Highly organized, meticulous, and detail-oriented
- Ability to work increased hours from the last week of January through Tax Day
- Strong client relationship skills, with the ability to understand clients beyond the numbers and support their business success
- Ability to explain complex accounting topics in clear, understandable terms
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000 to $120,000, depending on experience
- Flexible work schedule
- Summer hours with an extra day off after tax season
- Technology stipend for home office expenses
- Education stipend for accounting skill development or continuing professional education (CPE) requirements
- Paid holidays and paid time off
- Annual team retreat
- Additional benefits
Location
- Remote work, 100% work from home
- Serving clients across the United States