Rural Montana | Growth + Flexibility + Ownership Opportunity

Montana Society of CPAs; Montana; On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible scheduling

Work-life balance

Opportunity for future ownership

Job summary

Montana Society of CPAs, a growing CPA firm in rural Montana, is seeking a CPA or CPA candidate with 3+ years of public accounting experience. This position offers meaningful work with real client relationships, emphasizing work-life balance and genuine career growth opportunities.

You will prepare and review tax returns, work directly with clients, and grow into leadership roles within a supportive team culture. If you're interested in a fulfilling career without the large-firm grind, we’d love to talk.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience required.
• Interest in building long-term client relationships.
• Desire to be part of the firm’s future.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Work directly with clients on planning and advisory needs.
• Assist with accounting, payroll, and office duties.
• Help improve systems, workflows, and client experience.

Skills

Strong technical tax and accounting skills

Proactive and personable

Growth-minded

Education

CPA or active CPA candidate

Job description

We are a growing CPA firm in rural Montana looking for a CPA or CPA candidate with 3 or more years of public accounting experience who wants meaningful work, real client relationships, and a long-term future in the profession — without sacrificing life outside the office.

This is an opportunity to build a career in a relationship-driven firm where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and ownership is a realistic path — not a distant possibility.

What Makes This Different

• Work-life balance is genuinely valued
• Flexible scheduling and autonomy
• Direct exposure to clients and decision-making
• Opportunity to grow into leadership and future ownership
• Small team culture where your contributions are visible
• Live and work in a community with access to hiking, skiing, fishing, hunting, and wide-open spaces

We believe great accountants want more than just utilization targets and endless busy seasons. We are building a firm focused on sustainable careers, strong client relationships, and a supportive team environment.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses
• Work directly with clients on planning and advisory needs
• Assist with accounting, payroll, and office duties
• Help improve systems, workflows, and client experience
• Grow into increasing responsibility and leadership within the firm

What We’re Looking For

• CPA or active CPA candidate
• 3+ years of public accounting experience
• Strong technical tax and accounting skills
• Someone who is proactive, personable, and growth-minded
• Interest in building long-term client relationships
• Desire to be part of a firm’s future — not just fill a role

The Opportunity

We are intentionally building a firm where talented professionals can have both a successful career and a fulfilling personal life. For the right person, this position offers a clear path toward leadership and ownership participation.

If you’re looking to leave the large-firm grind but still want meaningful work, professional growth, and a future in public accounting, we’d love to talk.