Tax Specialist

Offices in Irving and more than 20 other cities share a national tax and technical resources team. Tealstead is a top-50 accounting and advisory firm with 4,000 people in offices across the US.

The role:

This role opened up after a team member moved internally. We use CCH Axcess Tax and CCH ProSystem fx Engagement. Experience with either helps. Good fit for someone with two or three tax seasons behind them who wants to work toward reviewing returns. Remote position. Most of the team is in Irving, but nobody is required to come in. We do not have many meetings. Most updates happen in writing. Strong written English is important, since much of our work is async.

Essential duties and responsibilities:

• File extensions and track deadlines in the practice management system
• Gather client documents and follow up on missing items
• Research tax questions and write short memos on the conclusions
• Assist with year-end tax planning projections
• Train and review the work of seasonal and junior staff
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments
• Respond to IRS and state notices on behalf of clients

What you need:

• 2-4 years of tax preparation experience in public accounting or corporate tax
• Comfortable working extended hours from February through April 15
• Organized with dozens of returns in progress at once
• Working knowledge of individual and pass-through entity taxation
• Progress toward a CPA or EA license, or plans to sit
• Clear written communication for client emails and memos
• Bachelor's degree in accounting

Nice to have:

• Multi-state return experience
• Real estate partnership clients
• ASC 740 tax provision experience
• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)

$84,000 to $104,000 a year

Perks and benefits:

• Health, dental and vision coverage starting on day one
• 401(k) with company match
• Three weeks of PTO to start
• Home office stipend
• Professional development budget
• Medical, dental and vision insurance

Tealstead is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status.

If this sounds like a fit, apply with a resume. A cover letter is optional.

Start: Immediately.

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