Remote Tax Accountant — Client-Focused & Detail-Oriented

Launch Tennessee; United States; Remote; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

The BELAY Staff Tax Accountant - Financial Solutions plays a key client-facing role delivering high-quality tax and accounting services. You will prepare individual and C/S corp and partnership returns, assist with tax planning and research, and participate in client meetings to support their needs.

This remote-first role emphasizes sustainable workloads and work-life balance throughout the year, with occasional travel for BELAY's annual Summit and other meetings as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 1–2 years of accounting and tax preparation experience.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Foundational knowledge of federal and state tax laws and accounting principles.
• Experience working with financial statements and general accounting concepts.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet established deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel, QuickBooks Online, tax preparation software, and workflow or time-tracking tools.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, C corporation, S corporation, and partnership tax returns and supporting workpapers.
• Calculate tax extensions and quarterly estimated tax payments accurately and efficiently.
• Conduct tax research to support client needs and tax positions.
• Assist with tax planning projects and identify potential tax-saving opportunities.
• Assist with responses to notices and correspondence from the IRS and state taxing authorities.
• Support ad hoc tax and accounting projects as needed.
• Provide timely, professional, and responsive support to assigned clients.
• Participate in client meetings and assist with day-to-day tax questions and requests.
• Communicate clearly and proactively with clients and internal team members.
• Build strong client relationships through reliable and consistent service.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client service

Time management

Communication

Education

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

Tools

Microsoft Excel

QuickBooks Online

Tax software

Workflow/time-tracking tools

Job description

The BELAY Staff Tax Accountant - Financial Solutions plays a key client-facing role delivering high-quality tax and accounting services. You will prepare individual and C/S corp and partnership returns, assist with tax planning and research, and participate in client meetings to support their needs.

This remote-first role emphasizes sustainable workloads and work-life balance throughout the year, with occasional travel for BELAY's annual Summit and other meetings as needed.