Current Advisors

Accountant - Tax

Fayetteville, AR, Remote. Posted 3 days ago

The role

You will manage and resolve IRS and state tax matters for clients, from tax notices and audits through to resolution. You will act as the main contact between clients and tax authorities, and prepare complex tax returns.

What you will do

  • Prepare and review complex tax returns that comply with federal, state, and local tax rules.
  • Analyze IRS and state tax notices and prepare accurate responses.
  • Represent clients with the IRS and state authorities to resolve penalties, notices, and audits.
  • Collect documentation and advise clients on tax repayment expectations and strategies.
  • Conduct technical research to build compliant responses.
  • Identify and apply for penalty abatements, tax relief programs, and settlement options.
  • Keep accurate records of tax notice responses, resolutions, and client communications.
  • Work with internal departments on integrated tax resolution strategies.
  • Recommend and implement process improvements for tax notices and audit cases.
  • Educate clients on notice triggers and compliance practices to prevent repeat issues.

Required qualifications

  • Active CPA or Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential.
  • Minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience.
  • Ability to adjust focus and see up close.
  • Ability to talk and hear regularly.

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.
  • Access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning for professional development.

Before you apply

  • You need an active CPA or active Enrolled Agent credential.

About the company

Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm, growing quickly and offering tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. The firm is part of Current, a national community of partner accounting firms.