Remote Tax Associate (CPA) — Growth & Work-Life Balance

NorthPoint Search Group; Buffalo (NY); Remote; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

100% Remote

Great Culture

Work-Life Balance

Career Growth

Diverse Client Exposure

Competitive Compensation + Benefits

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm for a 100% remote Tax Associate (CPA) role. The position requires a CPA license with 2–5+ years of public accounting tax experience and strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

You will handle client engagements remotely, collaborate with managers and partners, and contribute to tax planning and research. The opportunity emphasizes flexible, fully remote work, diverse client exposure, and growth

Qualifications

• CPA license required.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree preferred.
• 2–5+ years of public accounting tax experience with strong knowledge of federal and state regulations.
• Experience with tax software such as UltraTax, CCH, ProSystem or similar.
• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency.
• Perform tax research and apply findings to client situations.
• Assist with tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information and provide updates.
• Collaborate with managers and partners on complex tax matters.

Skills

CPA license

Tax knowledge

Communication skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s preferred

Tools

UltraTax

CCH

ProSystem

Job description

NorthPoint Search Group is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm for a 100% remote Tax Associate (CPA) role. The position requires a CPA license with 2–5+ years of public accounting tax experience and strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

You will handle client engagements remotely, collaborate with managers and partners, and contribute to tax planning and research. The opportunity emphasizes flexible, fully remote work, diverse client exposure, and growth