Overview
This role offers $150,000–$170,000 base, up to 10% variable compensation, and a $10,000 signing bonus.
Work involves complex, advisory-level tax work rather than high-volume “cleanup.” The role is fully remote for candidates located in CST, MST or EST.
Responsibilities
- Prepare/review federal and state corporate, individual, and partnership tax returns, using professional judgment to identify issues and develop solutions
- Research tax issues and legislation and interpret tax code
- Make projections on future tax liabilities based on variable options to support client recommendations as part of the tax planning process
- Interact with client personnel regarding tax return information, deadlines, and status updates
- Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients
- Stay current on professional announcements and proactively participate in professional development opportunities
- Initiate and develop relationships with appropriate levels of the client’s management team
- Provide training to coworkers on technical accounting areas or areas of tax expertise
- Contribute insight and thought leadership to corporate publications related to accounting and taxation
Requirements
- Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting from an accredited college or university
- CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) license required
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
- Adaptable and resourceful with strong attention to detail
- Technology savvy
- Project management skills with the ability to manage multiple clients’ needs simultaneously
- Highly self-motivated and versatile
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines with accuracy
- Dedication to self-improvement and eagerness to grow in public accounting
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s in Accounting or Taxation
- Strong background as a Tax Manager
- 4+ years tax experience with 1+ year managing a team
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office
- Working knowledge/experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS and Accounting CS, QuickBooks Online, and payroll providers such as Gusto is a plus
Compensation & Benefits
- Job type: Full-time
- Pay: $150,000.00–$170,000.00 per year
- Signing bonus: $10,000
- Variable compensation plan: target bonus up to 10% of base salary
- Realistic spring busy-season hours: approximately 55 hours/week
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with employer matching
- Generous PTO
- Professional development opportunities, including CPE cost coverage
Location
- Fully remote for candidates in CST, MST or EST
- Also listed as Remote or Hybrid in Austin, TX