Certified Public Accountant (CPA)

Virtual Hire Staffing; Kalispell (MT); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 130.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Virtual Hire Staffing seeks a technically strong, client-focused CPA to join our growing public accounting practice in Montana. You will prepare and review tax returns, deliver accounting and advisory services, build tax strategies for business owners and individuals.

This role rewards organization during peak tax season, collaboration with staff, and maintaining compliance with AICPA and Montana standards while building client relationships.

Qualifikationen

• Active CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during tax season

Aufgaben

• Tax Services: Prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corps, C-corps, trusts and nonprofits; research and analyze complex tax issues; develop tax planning strategies; ensure compliance; respond to IRS/state notices and support audits
• Accounting & Financial Services: Prepare and review financial statements; assist with bookkeeping, GL maintenance, and reconciliations; support month-end/year-end close; prepare compiled/reviewed statements; analyze financial data and deliver recommendations
• Client Advisory Services: Advise on entity selection, business growth, succession planning, and cash flow management; identify opportunities to improve financial performance and efficiency; meet with clients regularly to review strategies
• Professional Responsibilities: Maintain compliance with AICPA and state boards; stay current on tax law and industry trends; mentor staff; assist with workflow and quality control; participate in business development

Kenntnisse

Public Accounting

Federal and State Tax Regulations

Quickbooks

Cloud-based accounting platforms

Tax Planning

Business Tax Returns

Leadership

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field

Tools

Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software

Jobbeschreibung

Required Skills

• Public Accounting
• Federal and State Tax Regulations
• Quickbooks
• Cloud-based accounting platforms
• Tax Planning
• Business Tax Returns
• Leadership

Job Summary

About the Role

We're seeking a technically strong, client-focused CPA to join a growing public accounting practice. You'll prepare and review tax returns, deliver accounting and advisory services, build tax strategies, and serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individuals. This role is ideal for someone who stays organized during busy season and enjoys building lasting client relationships.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Services

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, S corps, C corps, trusts and estates, and nonprofits
• Research and analyze complex tax issues
• Develop tax planning strategies that reduce liabilities and maximize savings
• Ensure compliance with applicable tax laws and regulations
• Respond to IRS and state notices and support clients through audits and examinations

Accounting & Financial Services

• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations
• Support month-end and year-end close
• Prepare compiled and reviewed financial statements in accordance with professional standards
• Analyze financial data and deliver meaningful recommendations

Client Advisory Services

• Advise clients on entity selection, business growth, succession planning, and cash flow management
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiency
• Meet with clients regularly to review financial and tax strategies

Professional Responsibilities

• Maintain compliance with AICPA, Montana Board of Public Accountants, and firm standards
• Stay current on tax law, accounting regulations, and industry trends
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff
• Assist with workflow management and quality control
• Participate in business development and community engagement

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during tax season

Preferred Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Tax planning and consulting experience
• QuickBooks and cloud-based accounting platform experience
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Knowledge of small business and closely held company accounting