Staff Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax)

We provide audit, tax and advisory services to private companies, public entities and nonprofits.

Role overview

The Staff Tax Accountant (Indirect Tax) prepares federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships and S corporations at a regional CPA firm. Busy season hours are about 55 per week. Summers are lighter, with half-day Fridays June through August. Remote position. Most of the team is in Austin, but nobody is required to come in. Hours are flexible, with one short team call each morning. Strong written English is important, since much of our work is async.

In this role you will

• Prepare Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S and related state returns
• Communicate with clients by phone and email on routine questions
• Reconcile book-to-tax differences and prepare workpapers
• Gather client documents and follow up on missing items
• File extensions and track deadlines in the practice management system
• Maintain organized workpapers in CCH Engagement or a similar system
• Assist with year-end tax planning projections

What you need

• 1+ years of tax preparation experience in public accounting or corporate tax
• Bachelor's degree in accounting
• Comfortable working extended hours from February through April 15
• Progress toward a CPA or EA license, or plans to sit
• Solid Excel skills

What we offer

• Health insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% match up to 5%
• Paid holidays

EOE. We participate in E-Verify.

Start: Flexible.

Demo job created on 11jobs for testing and demonstrations. It is not an actual opening at Central Valley Certified Public Accountants.