CPA

AppleOne Employment Services; Clearwater (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

AppleOne Employment Services in Clearwater, FL is seeking a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to lead complex tax compliance, tax resolution, and accounting support within a growing professional services team.

This role offers ownership of advanced tax matters, collaboration with legal professionals, and mentoring of accounting staff, with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• 3–5 years of relevant tax accounting experience required.
• Strong experience with complex federal, state, and local tax compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and business clients.
• Oversee electronic filing workflows as the designated ERO.
• Represent clients in tax resolution matters before the IRS and state authorities.
• Collaborate with legal staff by providing specialized accounting, tax, and compliance support.
• Mentor staff accountants pursuing CPA licensure.

Skills

CPA license

Tax experience

Communication

Mentoring

Job description

Job Summary

A growing professional services team in Clearwater, FL is seeking a skilled Certified Public Accountant (CPA) for a direct hire opportunity focused on complex tax compliance, tax resolution, and accounting support. This CPA role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys solving challenging client issues, working independently, and contributing to a collaborative team environment.

This opportunity offers the chance to take ownership of advanced tax matters while partnering with legal professionals, supporting clients through IRS and state tax issues, and mentoring developing accounting talent. The work environment is professional, team-oriented, and built around strong client service, supportive leadership, and continued professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and business clients.
• Serve as the firm's designated Electronic Return Originator and oversee electronic filing workflows.
• Represent clients in tax resolution matters before the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Collaborate with legal staff by providing specialized accounting, tax, and compliance support.
• Mentor staff accountants and guide team members pursuing CPA licensure.
• Manage deadlines, seasonal priorities, and regulatory requirements with minimal supervision.
• Location: Clearwater, FL.

Required Qualifications and Skills

• Prepare and review complex tax returns involving federal, state, and local compliance matters.
• Manage tax resolution casework and represent clients before taxing authorities.
• Oversee electronic filing processes as the designated ERO.
• Support legal teams with accounting and tax-related analysis.
• Active CPA license is required.
• 3 to 5 years of relevant tax accounting experience is required.
• Strong experience with complex federal, state, and local tax compliance.
• Hands-on background in tax preparation and tax resolution workflows.
• Ability to communicate clearly with clients by phone, email, and occasional in-person meetings.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to self-manage priorities, meet strict deadlines, and work effectively in a fast-paced environment.
• Leadership mindset with the ability to mentor and support accounting staff.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a professional services, tax, accounting, or legal support environment.
• Prior experience mentoring junior accountants or CPA candidates.
• Strong client relationship management skills in both remote and face-to-face settings.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Disabled / Protected Veterans

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For temporary assignments lasting 13 weeks or longer, AppleOne is pleased to offer major medical, dental, vision, 401k and any statutory sick pay where required.

We are committed to working with and providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the employment process, please contact your staffing representative who will reach out to our HR team.

AppleOne participates in the E-Verify program in certain locations as required by law. Learn more about the E-Verify program. https://e-verify.uscis.gov/web/media/resourcesContents/E-Verify_Participation_Poster_ES.pdf

We also consider for employment qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements, including, if applicable, the City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records, including, if applicable, the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.