Job Overview

Our client is seeking a dedicated, detail-oriented Staff Accountant & Tax Associate who wants to grow their career with them. In this role, you will handle the day-to-day financial operations for our client's business clients—including bookkeeping, payroll, and sales tax. You will also have the opportunity to expand your skills by preparing tax returns and assisting with high-level advisory services, such as budgeting and cash flow analysis.

Schedule EST business hours (Part Time )

Responsibilities Bookkeeping & Payroll (Primary Focus):

• Manage weekly and monthly bookkeeping for multiple clients (bank feeds, reconciliations, categorization).
• Process full-cycle payroll, including new hire setup and benefit changes.
• Manage Accounts Payable (A/P) and Accounts Receivable (A/R) as needed.
• File monthly/quarterly Sales Tax returns.

Tax Preparation & Compliance:

• Prepare drafts of annual tax returns for businesses (1065, 1120S) and individuals (1040) for review by the Managing Partner.
• Assist in running quarterly tax projections and organizing client tax data.

Financial Reporting & "CFO" Support:

• Prepare monthly financial statements (Balance Sheet, P&L) and ensure general ledgers are clean.
• Assist in the creation of annual budgets and "Budget vs. Actual" reports.
• Help compile data for cash flow forecasts and annual tax plans.

Qualifications

• Experience: 2–4 years of experience in bookkeeping or public accounting.
• Tech Stack: Proficiency in QuickBooks Online is required. Experience with tax software (e.g., Drake, UltraTax, ProConnect) is a major plus.
• Tax Knowledge: Basic understanding of tax forms; complex planning strategies will be trained.
• Mindset: Willingness to perform detailed entry-level tasks (data entry/payroll) with the same attention to detail as high-level responsibilities (tax returns).

Independent Contractor Perks

Permanent work from home

Immediate hiring

Health Insurance Coverage

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