Assistant Tax Manager

Colorado Psychiatric; Brookhaven, Northern (GA, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 96,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible hours

Remote work

Bonus potential

Job summary

Colorado Psychiatric is seeking a reliable Tax Accountant / Tax Manager for a part-time, seasonal period from October 2026 through May 2027. Work is remote with occasional in-person meetings, focusing on complex transactions and entity returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.

You will collaborate directly with the sole practitioner, handling installment sales, asset dispositions, and comprehensive tax analysis while meeting deadlines and maintaining digital workpapers.

Qualifications

• CPA certification and hands-on tax experience for individuals, partnerships, and corporate returns.
• Experience with installment sales and asset dispositions; strong attention to detail.
• Ability to manage a mix of individual and business engagements in a remote, lean setting.

Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for clients
• Prepare and review Form 1065 (partnerships), Form 1120, and Form 1120-S returns
• Handle individual income tax returns (Form 1040) with varying levels of complexity
• Research and prepare journal entries and tax returns related to installment sales and asset sales
• Analyze and report on gain/loss calculations, basis adjustments, and related tax elections
• Communicate with clients to gather information and explain results
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation in a fully digital environment
• Meet firm quality standards and filing deadlines

Skills

CPA

Installment sales

Asset sales

Partnership returns (1065)

Corporate returns (1120/1120-S)

Individual returns (1040)

Tax analysis

Bookkeeping

Client communication

Remote collaboration

Tax software proficiency

Written & verbal communication

Education

CPA

Job description

Tax Accountant / Tax Manager

Virtual CPA Firm | Remote | October 2026 - May 2027

About the Firm

I am a solo CPA operating a fully virtual practice focused on high-quality tax work for individuals, partnerships, and closely held businesses. I am looking for a reliable, experienced tax professional to join me during the 2026 tax season to help deliver accurate, timely returns and high-level client support.

The Role

This is a part-time, seasonal position running October 2026 through May 2027. The most time intensive months will be January - May 2027. Hours will fluctuate with the season (heavier in February-April) and can be flexible around your schedule, provided deadlines and client needs are met. All work is remote except for the occasional in person meeting.

You will work directly with me on a mix of individual and business tax engagements, with particular emphasis on more complex transactions and entity returns and tax analysis.

Key Responsibilities

• Bookkeeping for clients
• Prepare and review Form 1065 (partnerships), Form 1120, and Form 1120-S returns
• Handle individual income tax returns (Form 1040) with varying levels of complexity
• Research and prepare journal entries and tax returns related to installment sales and asset sales
• Analyze and report on gain/loss calculations, basis adjustments, and related tax elections
• Communicate with clients as needed to gather information and explain results
• Maintain organized workpapers and documentation in a fully digital environment
• Meet firm quality standards and filing deadlines

Ideal Candidate

Someone who enjoys complex transaction work, takes ownership of their files, and can jump in during tax season without extensive training. You should be comfortable working in a lean, virtual environment and communicating clearly via email, phone, and shared digital tools.

Compensation

Competitive hourly rate commensurate with experience. Details to be discussed with qualified candidates.Discretionary performance bonus available .

I look forward to hearing from you!

• CPA
• Solid, hands-on experience with:
  • Installment sales
  • Asset sales / business asset dispositions
  • Partnership returns (Form 1065)
  • Corporate returns (Form 1120 and/or 1120-S)
  • Individual tax returns
  • Strong technical tax knowledge and attention to detail
• Knowledge and ability to perform bookkeeping services
• Strong communication skills for timely responses and requests
• Provide great customer service and care to the client in all interactions
• Ability to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating closely with a solo practitioner
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (please note which platforms you have used)
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills