Senior Tax Accountant

Career Legal; Cornelius (NC); Vor Ort; USD 90.000 - 115.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Retirement plan with 3% company match

Flexible schedule outside tax season

Bonus opportunities

Zusammenfassung

Career Legal in Cornelius, NC seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to perform hands-on tax return preparation and collaborate with a small team. The role offers flexibility outside peak season and potential to expand into review and client interaction over time.

The ideal candidate has 3–5+ years in public accounting tax, attention to detail, and comfort with 다양한 return types. On-site role in Cornelius with potential for a flexible schedule outside tax season.

Qualifikationen

• 3–5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing tax returns (review experience a plus, but not required).
• Exposure to multiple return types (individual, business, trust/estate) preferred but not required.
• CPA preferred, not required.
• Experience with Lacerte is a plus, but not required.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.

Aufgaben

• Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns, including: Individual (1040), Business (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships), Trusts and Estates, Gift Tax.
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all filings prior to final review.
• Collaborate with staff and firm owner to meet deadlines.
• Communicate with clients via secure portal and other digital tools.
• Assist with light bookkeeping and payroll support, if applicable.

Kenntnisse

Tax return preparation

Attention to detail

Client communications

Deadline management

Ausbildung

CPA preferred

Tools

Lacerte

Jobbeschreibung

Compensation: $90,000 – $115,000 + Bonus Potential

Overview

A growing, locally owned CPA firm in Cornelius, NC, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a small, collaborative team. This is a hands‑on role focused primarily on tax return preparation, with the opportunity to expand into review and client interaction over time.

This position is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys a close‑knit environment, values flexibility outside tax season, and wants to play a meaningful role where their contributions have immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and multi-state tax returns, including:
• Individual (1040)
• Business (S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnerships)
• Trusts and Estates, Gift Tax
• Ensure accuracy and completeness of all filings prior to final review
• Collaborate with staff and firm owner to meet deadlines
• Communicate with clients via secure portal and other digital tools
• Assist with light bookkeeping and payroll support, if applicable

Team Structure

• Reports directly to firm owner (CPA)
• Works alongside 1 junior accountant and 1 senior accountant
• Small office environment (10 or fewer total employees)

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience preparing tax returns (review experience a plus, but not required)
• Exposure to multiple return types preferred (individual, business, trust/estate), but not required
• CPA preferred, not required
• Experience with Lacerte is a plus, but not required
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to accuracy

On-site role in Cornelius, NC

• Commutable from: Charlotte, Huntersville, Mooresville, Davidson

Tax Season (Feb–April, extension periods):

• Extended hours expected (approx. 60 hours/week)
• “All hands on deck” team environment
• Comp time/flexibility provided

Off-Season:

• Flexible schedule based on workload
• Reduced hours common
• Early Fridays or Fridays off possible
• Base salary: $90,000 – $115,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Retirement plan with 3% company match (SIMPLE or Roth option)
• Flexible work schedule outside of peak season

Why This Role

• Direct exposure to firm ownership and decision-making
• Opportunity to grow beyond pure preparation into broader responsibilities
• Flexible work environment outside of tax season
• Immediate impact in a small, team‑oriented firm