Individual Tax Accountant

Woodward & Associates, Inc.; Bloomington (IL); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid time off

401(k) plan

Health insurance

Hybrid schedule

Overtime bank

Job summary

Woodward & Associates, Inc. in Bloomington, IL is seeking an Individual Tax Accountant.

This role suits candidates with 0–8 years of tax preparation experience who enjoy working directly with clients and delivering high-quality tax compliance and planning services. Responsibilities include preparing individual income tax returns, building strong client relationships, and coordinating with S Corporations, partnerships, LLCs and trusts.

Qualifications

• 0-8 years of experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred, but not required.
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours during tax season.
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns and work directly with clients to gather information and answer questions.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Manage multiple projects while meeting established deadlines.
• Coordinate and plan with S Corporations, partnerships, LLCs and trusts while focusing on personal tax preparation.
• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive tax solutions for clients.

Skills

Client communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Detail-oriented

Multi-tasking

Flexibility

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

A well-established CPA firm in Bloomington, Illinois is seeking an Individual Tax Accountant. This position is ideal for candidates with 0-8 years of tax preparation experience who enjoy working directly with clients and providing high-quality tax compliance and planning services.

Qualifications

• 0-8 years of experience in public accounting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting preferred
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred, but not required
• Ability and willingness to work additional hours during tax season
• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills
• Detail-oriented with the ability to manage multiple deadlines

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns and work directly with clients to gather information and answer questions
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication
• Manage multiple projects while meeting established deadlines
• While the focus for this position will be personal tax preparation, there will be coordination and planning with S Corporations, partnerships, LLCs and trusts.
• Collaborate with team members to provide comprehensive tax solutions for clients
• Competitive salary ranging from $60,000 to $90,000, depending on experience, credentials, and CPA status
• Flexible hybrid work schedule available
• Job benefits include paid time off, employer sponsored 401(k), health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule that allows employees to bank overtime hours worked during tax season for additional time off during the remainder of the year
• Full-time position preferred; however, we will consider candidates seeking a seasonal-full-time arrangement during tax season with a reduced part-time schedule throughout the rest of the year

Why Join Us?

We offer a collaborative, team-oriented environment where professionals can develop their technical skills, build meaningful client relationships, and enjoy work-life flexibility outside of tax season.