Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

We are looking for an Accountant with a CPA to join our public accounting firm! You will be responsible for reviewing and signing off on tax returns for our clients.

Responsibilities:

• Review and sign both individual and business tax returns (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, etc.), ensuring technical accuracy, compliance, and alignment with firm quality standards.
• Perform high-level tax review of work prepared by staff and outsourced professionals, identifying planning opportunities, risks, and process improvements.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to clients across multiple industries, including small businesses, professional services, and real estate.
• Mentor and supervise junior staff, providing technical guidance, review feedback, and ongoing professional development.
• Collaborate directly with firm leadership on client strategy, compliance deadlines, and operational process improvements.
• Identify and implement workflow efficiencies, leveraging technology (QuickBooks Online, Canopy, CCH, ATX, etc.) to enhance accuracy and turnaround time.

Qualifications:

• 5+ years of progressive public accounting experience, including tax preparation and review of complex individual, partnership, and corporate returns.
• Demonstrated experience signing off on returns and supervising preparers within a CPA firm environment.
• Strong working knowledge of tax preparation and research software (e.g., CCH Axcess, ATX, Drake, UltraTax, or similar), as well as QuickBooks Online and Excel.
• Thorough understanding of GAAP, IRS regulations, and state/local tax laws.
• Proven ability to manage multiple clients and deadlines, balancing technical precision with client responsiveness.

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