Accountant - Tax

The role

The Tax Resolution and Preparation Accountant manages IRS and state tax matters for clients, from notices and audits to penalty abatements and resolution. This person acts as the main contact 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 responses.
• Represent clients with the IRS and state authorities on penalties, notices and audits.
• Collect documentation and advise clients on repayment expectations and strategies.
• Research tax rules to build compliant responses and find resolution options.
• Identify and apply for penalty abatements, relief programs and settlement options.
• Keep accurate records of notice responses, resolutions and client communications.
• Work with internal departments on integrated tax resolution strategies.
• Recommend and implement process improvements for notices and audit cases.
• Teach clients about notice triggers and compliance to prevent repeat issues.

Required qualifications

• Active CPA or Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
• Minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience.
• Ability to prepare and review complex tax returns.
• Ability to analyze and resolve federal and state tax notices.
• Confident communication and advocacy with tax authorities.
• Skill with authoritative tax research tools.
• Exceptional attention to detail and recordkeeping.
• Ability to work with tax, legal and financial professionals.
• Physical: regularly talk and hear; close vision and ability to adjust focus.

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

• An active CPA or Enrolled Agent credential is required.

About the company

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm serving businesses and individuals. It is a current partner firm in the Current network of accounting firms.