Full time

Federal Staffing Solutions, Inc.; Kalispell (MT); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. in Kalispell, MT is seeking a CPA to join our team and support a client with tax preparation, accounting, and advisory services.

The role requires preparing and reviewing various tax returns and delivering high-quality financial reporting while maintaining strong relationships with clients. The ideal candidate will be technically proficient, detail-oriented, client-focused, and able to manage multiple projects during peak tax seasons while delivering exceptional

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofits.
• Provide accounting and advisory services, tax planning, and financial reporting support.
• Maintain strong client relationships and respond to tax notices or audits.
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Support month-end and year-end closing processes and mentor junior staff.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax planning

Financial analysis

Client advisory

Excel proficiency

Communication skills

Education

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

Public accounting experience 3+ years

Tools

QuickBooks

Job description

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. | Full time

CPA

Kalispell, United States | Posted on 09/18/2026

We connect our employees with some of the best opportunities around.

Timeand again, our employees tell us that the most important thing we offeris respect. Federal Staffing Solutions puts people to work in alltypes of jobs. When you work with us, you build a relationship with ateam of employment professionals in your community who have, in turn,built professional relationships with the businesses that are hiring.

We are looking for a CPA to work in Kalispell, MT supporting our client.

Position Summary:

• The CPA will be responsible forpreparing and reviewing tax returns, providing accounting and advisoryservices, conducting tax planning, assisting with financial reporting, andmaintaining strong client relationships.
• The ideal candidate istechnically proficient, detail-oriented, client-focused, and capable ofmanaging multiple projects during busy tax seasons while deliveringexceptional service.
• Tax Services
• Prepare and review federal,state, and local tax returns for:
• Individuals
• Partnerships
• S Corporations
• C Corporations
• Trusts and Estates
• Nonprofit Organizations
• Conduct tax research and analyzecomplex tax issues.
• Develop tax planning strategiesto minimize liabilities and maximize savings.
• Ensure compliance withapplicable tax laws and regulations.
• Respond to IRS and state taxnotices and correspondence.
• Assist clients with tax auditsand examinations as needed.
• Prepare and review financialstatements and supporting schedules.
• Assist clients with bookkeeping,general ledger maintenance, and account reconciliations.
• Analyze financial data andprovide meaningful recommendations.
• Support month-end and year-endclosing processes.
• Prepare compiled and reviewedfinancial statements in accordance with professional standards.
• Client Advisory Services
• Serve as a trusted advisor tobusiness owners and individual clients.
• Provide guidance regardingentity selection, business growth, succession planning, and cash flowmanagement.
• Identify opportunities to improve financial performance and operational efficiencies.
• Meet with clients regularly todiscuss financial and tax strategies.
  

Professional Responsibilities:

• Maintain compliance with AICPA,Montana Board of Public Accountants, and firm professional standards.
• Stay current on evolving taxlaws, accounting regulations, and industry trends.
• Mentor and support junioraccounting staff.
• Assist with workflow managementand quality control procedures.
• Participate in businessdevelopment and community engagement activities.

Qualifications:

• Required:
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting,Finance, or a related field.
• Minimum 3+ years of publicaccounting experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal andstate tax regulations.
• Experience preparing andreviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting,tax, and financial reporting software.
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
• Strong analytical,organizational, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbalcommunication skills.
• Ability to manage multipledeadlines and priorities.
• Preferred:
• 5+ years of public accountingexperience.
• Experience with tax planning andconsulting services.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks andcloud-based accounting platforms.
• Experience supervising ormentoring staff. Knowledgeof small business and closely held company accounting

Must Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting,Finance, or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accountingexperience.
• Strong knowledge of federal andstate tax regulations, with experience preparing and reviewing individualand business tax returns.
• Proficiency with accounting, tax,and financial reporting software, plus advanced Microsoft Excel skills.
  

Nice to Have:

• 5+ years of public accountingexperience.
• Experience with tax planning andconsulting services.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks andcloud-based accounting platforms.
• Experience supervising ormentoring staff.
• Knowledge of small business andclosely held company accounting.

Equal Opportunity Employer

Federal Staffing Solutions Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race or ethnicity, religion, sex, national origin, age, veteran disability or genetic information or any other reason prohibited by law in employment.