CPA – Tax & Accountant Full Time NEW

The Tax & Accounting Senior will be responsible for overseeing individual and business tax engagements, managing payroll and sales tax compliance, reviewing bookkeeping and trial balances, and ensuring accurate and timely client deliverables.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance & Planning

• Prepare and review individual (Form 1040) and business tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120S, 1065)
• Handle multi-state tax filings as needed
• Identify tax planning opportunities and proactively advise clients
• Research and resolve tax issues, notices, and client questions
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Accounting & Bookkeeping Oversight

• Review and manage bookkeeping for small to medium-sized clients
• Prepare and review trial balances, adjusting journal entries, and financial statements
• Ensure accurate month-end and year-end close processes
• Work with clients to clean up books and improve accounting processes

Payroll & Sales Tax

• Oversee payroll processing and filings (monthly, quarterly, and annual)
• Ensure timely payroll tax deposits and compliance
• Prepare and review sales and use tax filings across jurisdictions
• Resolve payroll and sales tax notices and discrepancies

Qualifications & Experience

• Bachelor s degree in Accounting or related field (Master s a plus)
• CPA license preferred and CPA candidate acceptable
• 10+ years of experience in public accounting, with exposure to both tax and accounting
• Strong experience with individual and business tax returns
• Solid understanding of payroll, sales tax, and small business accounting