Tax Specialist (State and Local)

Most of the year is steady work, and January to April is busy season. We prepare audits, reviews and compilations for nonprofits, construction companies and HOAs.

Job summary:

Looking for a Tax Specialist (State and Local) who wants to stay somewhere for a while. Good fit for someone with two or three tax seasons behind them who wants to work toward reviewing returns. Busy season hours are about 55 per week. Summers are lighter, with half-day Fridays June through August. This role is fully remote within the US. You can set your own hours around a daily morning check-in.

Day to day:

• Train and review the work of seasonal and junior staff
• Maintain organized workpapers in CCH Engagement or a similar system
• Prepare Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S and related state returns
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments
• Handle sales and use tax and payroll tax filings for business clients
• Reconcile book-to-tax differences and prepare workpapers

Requirements:

• 3+ years of tax preparation experience in public accounting or corporate tax
• Clear written communication for client emails and memos
• Comfortable working extended hours from February through April 15
• Progress toward a CPA or EA license, or plans to sit

What you get:

Salary range: $77,000 - $99,000/year

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with 4% match
• Paid holidays
• Dental insurance
• Home office stipend

Please include a short note on why this role interests you.

Apply with your resume. A cover letter is optional.

Start: Within 30 days.

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