Senior Tax Accountant III

Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting; United States; Remote; USD 110,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Volunteer events

Company-sponsored events

Career growth

Well-being benefits

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

Pet insurance

Gap plan

Paid time off

Paid holidays

401K with matching

Competitive salary

Job summary

Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant III to lead complex individual and corporate returns and supervise 2-3 staff. The ideal candidate holds a CPA and/or Enrolled Agent with active status and a track record in federal tax preparation.

You'll work in a remote setting within the United States, manage client communications, calculate estimated payments, review returns, and mentor junior staff.

Qualifications

• CPA and/or Enrolled Agent, active status.
• Professional resume.
• Minimum internet speed 50 Mbps.
• ≥8 years of tax preparation experience.
• Strong interpersonal, negotiation and follow-up skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication.
• Strong organization and prioritization.
• Integrity, professionalism and confidentiality.
• Background and reference checks.

Responsibilities

• Supervise 2-3 staff and meet monthly goals.
• Prepare complex individual, S-Corp, C-Corp and partnership returns.
• Review and sign off on tax returns.
• Mentor less experienced staff on reviews.
• Calculate estimated tax payments.
• Request documentation from clients via email/phone/video/mail.
• Respond promptly to client inquiries.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

CPA/EA

Tax preparation

Client communication

Time management

Detail oriented

Education

CPA or EA certification

Job description

PLEASE NOTE: To be considered for this position, Polston is currently hiring remote telework positions for workers located in AL, AZ, AR, DE, FL, GA, ID, IN, IA, KS, MD, MA, MO, MT, NE, NH, NJ, NM, NC, OH, OK, PA, SC, TN, TX, UT, VA, and WI.

*Polston is not currently accepting applications from any additional states. Moreover, remote workers may not telework for Polston entities from any location not listed as a location from which the Polston entities are currently hiring.

REQUIRED: CPA and/or Enrolled Agent, active status and a minimum of 8 years of tax preparation experience preparing individual and business tax returns.

We’re eager to find an experienced Senior Tax Accountant III who enjoys connecting with people, knows being detail-oriented is one of their strengths, and has excellent time management skills when juggling multiple competing priorities. Join us and be part of a collaborative team environment where your contributions positively impact your colleagues, the company, and yourself.

Who Are We?

Polston Tax Resolution & Accounting was founded in 2001 with the mission of helping people escape the nightmare of owing back taxes. Today, the firm not only assists those who owe back taxes to the IRS or state but also proudly operates as a full-service tax and accounting firm.

What Will You Do?

• Supervise 2-3 staff and ensure the team is meeting set monthly goals.
• Prepare more complex individual, S-Corp, C-Corp, and partnership tax returns.
• Review and sign off on tax returns.
• Work with less experienced staff on review comments.
• Calculate estimated tax payments.
• Contact and meet with clients via email/phone/video call/mail to request documentation necessary to prepare or review tax returns.
• Respond in a timely manner to client inquiries and requests.
• Perform other job-related duties as assigned.

What Can We Give You?

A collaborative, team-based work atmosphere - we bring our best selves to the table and work together to impact the lives of our clients every day.

• Paid volunteer events - we create an environment that supports and values the importance of giving back and serving others.
• Fun company-sponsored events - a great way to get to know each other better.
• Investment in employees - we pride ourselves on giving our employees the chance to grow their careers.
• Caring for Your Whole Well Being - our benefits package is designed with your well-being in mind. We offer medical, dental, and vision insurance in addition to short- and long-term disability, life insurance, pet insurance, and a gap plan for eligible employees.
• Additional benefits - paid time off (PTO) such as sick days and vacation days, paid holidays, 401K which includes matching when eligible.
• Competitive Salary - a pay range that considers skills, experience, and education.

Requirements

What Do You Need?

The Senior Tax Accountant III has a background in federal income tax and possesses a positive attitude and customer service mindset with a strong work ethic.

• CPA and/or Enrolled Agent, active status, required
• Professional resume.
• Equipment, such as computer, phone, etc. needed to perform assigned work tasks.
• Internet - a minimum of 50 Mbps internet service with a recommended speed of 100 Mbps for optimal performance.
• A minimum of 8 years of tax preparation experience preparing other individual and business tax returns.
• Exceptional interpersonal, negotiation, and conflict resolution skills with great follow up.
• Outstanding verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with the skill to prioritize tasks efficiently.
• Ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small.
• Capacity to act with integrity, professionalism, and confidentiality.
• Satisfactory background and reference checks including employment verification.