Enrolled Agent

Brown & Sterling; United States; Remote; USD 81,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

Brown & Sterling is expanding its Tax Strategy practice and seeks a detail-oriented Enrolled Agent to join our team. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts using CCH Axcess, ensuring accuracy and regulatory compliance.

You will analyze financial records, stay current on tax law changes, perform research on complex issues, and collaborate with tax strategists, accountants, and operations staff to improve efficiency and

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is required.
• Active Enrolled Agent credentials required.
• 5–7+ years of experience in tax preparation.
• Experience with a variety of entity types and industries preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of FBAR and International tax laws desired.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts using CCH Axcess software.
• Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current tax regulations.
• Analyze financial records to identify tax-saving opportunities and potential risks.
• Stay current on changes in tax laws and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams.
• Conduct tax research on complex issues and document findings.
• Ensure compliance with IRS regulations and applicable state laws.
• Assist with notices and correspondence with taxing authorities.
• Utilize tax software and technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy.
• Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized procedures.
• Work closely with tax strategists, other accountants, controllers, and operations staff.

Skills

Attention to detail

Analytical skills

Client service

Communication

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Tools

CCH Axcess software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Calling all Enrolled Agent tax professionals!

At Brown & Sterling, we have experienced tremendous growth in our niche practice area and are expanding our team! Our Tax Strategy law firm is looking for a detail-oriented, thorough, meticulous, and conscientious Enrolled Agent to join our growing team.

Tax Preparation & Review

Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts using CCH Axcess software

Ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance with current tax regulations

Analyze financial records to identify tax-saving opportunities and potential risks

Stay current on changes in tax laws and communicate impacts to clients and internal teams

Compliance & Research

Conduct tax research on complex issues and document findings

Ensure compliance with Internal Revenue Service regulations and applicable state laws

Assist with notices and correspondence with taxing authorities

Process Improvement & Efficiency

Utilize tax software and technology tools to enhance efficiency and accuracy

Contribute to the development of best practices and standardized procedures

Work closely with tax strategists, other accountants, controllers, and operations staff

Support firm initiatives and contribute to a collaborative team environment

Education & Experience

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Active Enrolled Agent credentials required

5–7+ years of experience in tax preparation

Experience with a variety of entity types and industries preferred

Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and regulations

Knowledge of FBAR and International tax laws desired

High attention to detail and accuracy

Excellent analytical and problem-solving skills

Strong client service and communication abilities

Ability to manage multiple deadlines, especially during peak tax season

Proficiency in CCH Axcess tax preparation software preferred and Microsoft Excel

Compensation

Up to $90,000 annually

Brown & Sterling is a business-driven tax strategy law firm with offices in Fall City, WA, and Mission Valley, San Diego, CA. We are an industry leader in assisting clients with tax strategies to significantly reduce their tax liabilities. We have the privilege of serving clients with a high net worth so that they can protect their dreams and wishes for financial freedom.

What Sets Us Apart:

We’re not an everyday, stuffy law firm that expects our team to sacrifice their work-life balance to make peanuts with mediocre benefits. We want to celebrate our team by offering a competitive compensation package, a great benefits package with all of the coverages a person could ask for, and the ability to do your best work from a location that allows you to do your best work. All we ask is that you have a team-focused mentality, a solid work ethic, and a great attitude. Oh, and of course, the experience listed above…we can’t forget about that!