Accountant - Tax

The role

The Tax Resolution and Preparation Accountant manages and resolves IRS and state tax matters for clients, including notices, audits, penalty abatements, and compliance issues. This person acts as the main liaison between clients and tax authorities.

What you will do

• Prepare and review complex tax returns for federal, state, and local compliance.
• Analyze IRS and state tax notices and prepare accurate responses.
• Represent clients in correspondence and negotiations with the IRS and state authorities.
• Collect documentation and advise on tax repayment expectations and strategies.
• Conduct technical tax research to develop compliant responses.
• Identify and apply for penalty abatements, tax relief programs, and settlement options.
• Maintain accurate records of notice responses, resolutions, and client communications.
• Collaborate with internal departments on integrated tax resolution strategies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for notices and audit cases.
• Educate clients on notice triggers and compliance practices to prevent recurring issues.

Required qualifications

• Active CPA or Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience.
• Ability to analyze and resolve federal and state tax notices.
• Confident communication and advocacy with tax authorities.
• Experience preparing documentation and guiding clients through audits.
• Skilled use of authoritative tax research tools.
• Attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Effective teamwork with tax, legal, and financial professionals.
• Ability to talk and hear, and close vision with focus adjustment.

Nice to have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field.
• Experience with IRS and state tax resolution.
• Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), CCH, and AdvanceFlow.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance, with fully paid employee-only coverage options for health and dental.
• Company-paid life, long-term, and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth and learning, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

Before you apply

• A CPA or Enrolled Agent credential is required.

About the company

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm serving businesses and individuals in tax, audit, accounting, and consulting. The firm is part of a national community of partner firms led by Current.