Enrolled Agent or CPA - 1040 Returns

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC; Town of Amherst (NY); On-site; USD 65,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health

Dental

Vision

PTO

Paid Holidays

401k match

Disability

Life Insurance

Job summary

The ZLC Group CPAs LLC in Amherst, NY seeks a Tax Accountant for a 100% in-office role. You’ll manage returns, ensure accuracy, advise clients on obligations, and stay compliant with federal and state laws. Requires a Bachelor’s in Accounting, 3+ years tax experience, and active Enrolled Agent or CPA.

40 hours weekly; 60 hours during tax season (Feb 1–Apr 15) with Saturdays; 36 hours in summer. Benefits include health, dental, vision, PTO, holidays, 401k match, disability and life insurance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar.
• Active Enrolled Agent certification or CPA license.
• 3+ years’ tax accounting/preparation experience.
• Proficient computer skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Strong technical skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Relocation not available.

Responsibilities

• Manage returns for individual clients.
• Review returns for accuracy and timely filing.
• Support tax team with advice to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Have a thorough understanding of state and federal tax laws.
• Provide insight and advice to clients ensuring they understand their tax obligations and explaining the outcomes
• Address inquiries/issues in a timely manner, offering educated answers and resolutions
• Ensure compliance is maintained at all times, ensuring changes in tax laws are implemented immediately into client services
• Work well in a team environment as well as independently
• Work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, juggling multiple clients at a time
• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Skills

Time management

Communication skills

Proficient computer skills

Self-motivated

Technical skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Enrolled Agent or CPA license

Job description

Responsibilities:

• Manage returns for individual clients


• Review returns for accuracy and ensure they are filed in a timely manner


• Support tax team members with advice and guidance to ensure tax returns are prepared and filed accurately, on time, and maintaining compliance


• Have a thorough understanding of state and federal tax laws


• Provide insight and advice to clients ensuring they understand their tax obligations and explaining the outcomes


• Address inquiries/issues in a timely manner, offering educated answers and resolutions


• Ensure compliance is maintained at all times, ensuring changes in tax laws are implemented immediately into client services


• Work well in a team environment as well as independently


• Work well in a fast-paced, high-volume environment, juggling multiple clients at a time


• Other duties as assigned/as necessary

Details:

• 100% in-office:
  
  
  
  • Standard 40 hours/week
  
  
  • 60 hours/week during tax season (February 1st – April 15th) with mandatory Saturdays
  
  
  • 36 hours/week over the summer
  
  
  
  


• $65,000 - $100,000 annually depending on experience


• Bachelors degree in Accounting or similar


• Active Enrolled Agent certification or CPA license


• Health, Dental, Vision, PTO, Paid Holidays, 401k match, Disability, Life Insurance


• 3+ years’ tax accounting/preparation experience


• Proficient computer skills


• Strong organizational and time management skills


• Strong communication and presentation skills


• Strong technical skills


• Self-motivated


• Relocation not available