Senior Tax & Accounting CPA

Overview

The organization is seeking an experienced Senior Tax & Accounting CPA to join a fully remote team (U.S.). The firm is based in Omaha, NE and provides direct access to the owner for guidance on technical questions and client matters.

This is a full-time role with a sustainable pace and reasonable expectations. Tax season hours are capped at 55 hours per week; outside of tax season, the schedule is a 40-hour week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and/or review:
  • Individual tax returns (1040)
  • S corporation tax returns (1120S)
  • Partnership tax returns (1065)
• Prepare trust and estate tax returns (1041) and nonprofit tax returns (990)
• Review client bookkeeping and financial statements for accuracy and tax readiness
• Research tax issues and recommend solutions to clients
• Communicate directly with clients by phone, video, and via a client portal
• Represent clients with significant IRS and state collection issues, including:
  • installment agreements
  • offers in compromise
  • penalty abatement
  • lien and levy resolution
• Support quality through mentoring staff and participating in quality review

Requirements

• Active CPA license (required)
• 5+ years of public accounting experience, including substantial tax preparation
• Strong understanding of financial statements, bookkeeping, and accrual and cash-basis accounting
• Working knowledge of trust and estate (1041) and nonprofit (990) tax returns
• Bookkeeping background
• Proven ability to work remotely (self-directed, organized, dependable with deadlines)
• Professional and clear communication with clients of all kinds
• Secure, private home workspace and reliable high-speed internet

Preferred Qualifications

• IRS collection representation experience
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax
• Experience with TaxDome or similar practice management software

Compensation & Benefits

• Pay: $85,000 – $115,000 per year
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• Bonus plan based on realization
• 401(k) plan
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Section 125 cafeteria plan
• Paid CPE and CPA license renewal
• Fully remote work with firm-supplied equipment: laptop, computer, three monitors, and camera
• Tax season hours capped at 55 per week; 40-hour weeks outside tax season
• Direct access to the firm’s owner

Location

• Remote (U.S.) — firm based in Omaha, NE

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity employer.