Staff Tax Accountant

The role

This person will prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth business owners. They will assist with tax planning, research tax issues, and collaborate with senior accounting staff.

What you will do

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth business owners
• Research tax issues and provide recommendations to leadership
• Review client documentation for accuracy and identify discrepancies
• Prepare workpapers and schedules to support the review process
• Meet with clients to gather information and deliver completed returns
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with firm policies
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of returns
• Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate across tax, audit, and accounting teams

Required qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting
• 1–3 years of tax preparation experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
• Ability to pass a CJIS background check
• Regular communication, close vision, and ability to focus on detailed financial information
• Ability to talk or hear

Nice to have

• Master’s degree
• CPA eligibility
• Experience with UltraTax
• Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online)
• Experience with CCH
• Experience with AdvanceFlow

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• Options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term & Short-Term Disability Insurance
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

About the company

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm. It is part of the Current network which partners with leading accounting firms across the United States.