Location

St. Louis, Missouri Metropolitan Area Remote Flexibility Available | Local Candidates Preferred for Periodic In-Person Meetings

About Us:

The Caffeinated Accountant is a growing, tech-forward accounting firm that serves small businesses, real estate professionals, and growth-focused entrepreneurs. We specialize in bookkeeping, outsourced CFO services, tax planning, and tax preparation. Our culture prioritizes accuracy, proactivity, clear communication, and client relationships that feel like partnerships — not transactions.

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and client-focused Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join our growing accounting firm serving small to mid-sized businesses and individuals throughout the St. Louis region. This role offers the flexibility to work remotely while maintaining the ability to attend occasional in-person client meetings, team collaboration sessions, and strategic planning discussions within the St. Louis area.

The ideal candidate is experienced in tax preparation, financial reporting, client advisory services, and relationship management. This position is well-suited for a professional who values autonomy, responsiveness, and delivering high-quality financial guidance in a collaborative small-firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and trust tax returns
• Perform accounting and financial statement services for business clients
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services
• Assist clients with budgeting, forecasting, and financial analysis
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Communicate directly with clients regarding financial matters, tax strategies, and compliance requirements
• Support payroll, bookkeeping, and general accounting functions as needed
• Research and interpret tax laws and accounting guidance
• Participate in client meetings, both virtual and in-person
• Collaborate with firm leadership on process improvements and client service initiatives
• Maintain accurate documentation and organized client records

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience preferred
• Strong knowledge of tax preparation and accounting principles
• Experience with small business accounting and advisory services preferred
• Proficiency with accounting and tax software platforms
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple client engagements independently
• Must reside in or near the St. Louis metropolitan area for periodic in-person meetings

Preferred Experience

• Experience working in a small or mid-sized accounting firm
• Familiarity with QuickBooks, payroll systems, and cloud-based accounting platforms
• Client-facing advisory or consulting experience
• Multi-state tax experience is a plus

Work Environment & Schedule

• Primarily remote work environment
• Flexible scheduling available based on client and business needs
• Occasional in-person meetings required within the St. Louis area
• Collaborative and supportive small-firm culture

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible remote work environment
• Paid time off and holidays
• Continuing education and CPA license support
• Retirement plan and additional benefits available

Why work with us?

You won’t be just another cog in a corporate wheel. You’ll be at the heart of a growing firm that believes in proactive accounting, strong client relationships, and coffee-fueled strategy. If you want to grow your accounting career while having a real say in how things are built, we want to talk to you.

(And yes, we do keep the coffee stocked.)