Job Description

Our CPA firm is looking for an experienced tax preparer to join our growing firm.  Currently, we have a team of 6 professionals and are looking for someone who will be a great addition to our team.

We are looking for the right candidate and will customize the position accordingly.  Position can be full-time or part-time depending on candidate’s circumstances and preference.

Candidate should have 5+ years (required) of tax preparation experience, including experience with individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust tax return preparation.  Candidate should be comfortable with complex tax situations including working with clients on reconciling their balance sheet during the tax prep process, fixed assets & depreciation, reconciling equity accounts, multi-state apportionment, and overseeing the tax process from start to finish.  Candidate will frequently communicate directly with client on outstanding questions, working with client on tax planning opportunities, and ensuring that final tax entries are posted and reconciled in client’s accounting system.

Candidate will prepare hundreds of individual, partnership, S-corporation, and trust returns each year.  Our firm prepares tax returns year-round, but candidate will also be involved in other accounting projects such as monthly/quarterly accounting oversight, tax planning and projections, and other specialized financial projects.

Our firm is a tight-nit group and enjoy working together.  We offer a very flexible work schedule and don’t require a standard 8 – 5 workday.  We adapt our work schedules to create the best work-life balance as possible for our staff – this includes working from home as projects permit.

Candidate will be assigned specific clients where you are the main point of contact.  You will be responsible for communicating in a respectful and helpful manner with clients, be able to clearly explain tax positions and opportunities, be proactive in helping clients meet deadlines, and having the clients’ best interests in mind.

Candidate must be highly organized as they will be juggling dozens of tax prep and other projects at a time.  Being able to work efficiently, be self-motivated, able to prioritize projects, resolve problems, and work well in a team environment are all skillsets that candidate must have.

Requirements:

·       Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

·       CPA or EA (preferred)

·       5+ years of tax season experience

·       Able to work at least 30+ hours during busy season

Compensation will be based on experience.  Health insurance, retirement plan match, and paid time off all to be negotiated during interview process.

Please send resumes and an email with any comments to Reed Nielsen at Reed@shawandnielsen.com.