Certified Public Accountant

ActOne Group; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne is seeking a skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a direct hire role in Clearwater, FL. The candidate will manage complex tax issues, support the legal team, and mentor junior staff.

Key duties include tax preparation, tax resolution before IRS and state authorities, and client communications by phone, email, and occasional in-person meetings. This onsite full-time position offers steady hours and peak-season overtime.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license preferred (Candidates who have passed all exam parts will be considered).
• Proven experience in accounting and tax resolution (Federal, State, and Local).
• Experience with international tax forms is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation: Preparing complex tax returns for a variety of clients.
• Compliance & Filing: Serving as the firm’s Electronic Return Originator (ERO).
• Mentorship: Guiding staff accountants and mentoring candidates currently pursuing their C.P.A. licenses.
• Legal Support: Providing essential accounting support for our legal staff on complex cases.
• Resolution Work: Representing clients and performing resolution work before the IRS and state taxing authorities.

Skills

CPA license

Tax resolution

Tax preparation

Client communications

Job description

AppleOne is seeking a skilled and motivated Certified Public Accountant (CPA) - Direct Hire Opportunity! This role is ideal for a professional who possesses a strong blend of advanced tax preparation skills and hands-on tax resolution experience. You will play a critical role in managing complex tax issues, supporting our legal team, and mentoring the next generation of accounting professionals.

While most client interactions will take place seamlessly via phone and email, this position also includes occasional face-to-face client meetings to build and maintain strong relationships.

Key Responsibilities

In this role, you will balance technical accounting with strategic tax resolution. Your primary duties will include:

Tax Preparation: Preparing complex tax returns for a variety of clients.

Compliance & Filing: Serving as the firm’s Electronic Return Originator (ERO).

Mentorship: Guiding staff accountants and mentoring candidates currently pursuing their C.P.A. licenses.

Legal Support: Providing essential accounting support for our legal staff on complex cases.

Resolution Work: Representing clients and performing resolution work before the I.R.S. and state taxing authorities.

Qualifications & Skills

The ideal candidate is a self-starter who thrives in a fast-paced environment with minimal supervision.

Licensure: Active C.P.A. license preferred (Candidates who have passed all exam parts will be considered).

Experience: Proven experience in both accounting and tax resolution (Federal, State, and Local).

Experience with International Tax Forms

• Form 3520: Reporting transactions with foreign trusts and receipt of large foreign gifts.
• Form 5471: Information return for U.S. persons regarding certain foreign corporations.
• Form 8938: Statement of Specified Foreign Financial Assets (FATCA compliance).
• FBAR (FinCEN Form 114): Report of Foreign Bank and Financial Accounts.

Communication: Excellent verbal and written skills for client interaction via phone, email, and occasional face-to-face meetings.

Reliability: Ability to manage strict deadlines and work independently while remaining a collaborative team player.

Full-Time: Target of 35-40 hours per week. -100% Onsite

Tax Season: Expect increased volume and hours exceeding 40 per week during peak season.