Senior Tax Accountant (Public Accounting)

Kristi L. Hattig, CPA LLC; Longmont (CO); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401k plan with employer match

Generous PTO/vacation/holidays

Flexible schedules

Family-oriented environment

Opportunities for advancement

Family‑oriented culture

Job summary

A public accounting firm in Longmont, CO is seeking a self-motivated tax professional with over 3 years of experience. The ideal candidate will handle diverse tax and accounting engagements, prepare complex tax returns, and build relationships with clients. This role offers a competitive salary, a flexible hybrid schedule with Fridays off for half the year, and opportunities for advancement, including potential ownership in the firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience including preparing business tax returns.
• Solid understanding of tax law and accounting best practices.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to see the big picture and juggle priorities
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, desire to learn and a passion to service clients

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns including complex federal, multi-state and local income returns.
• Lead engagements throughout all phases of tax and accounting.
• Build and manage professional client relationships.

Skills

Tax law understanding

Client relationship management

Microsoft Office proficiency

QuickBooks Desktop proficiency

QuickBooks Online proficiency

Analytical skills

Problem-solving skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience

Tools

Lacerte software

QuickBooks Desktop

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Office

Job description

Hybrid & Remote; Full-Time, Part-Time & Seasonal Opportunities available

Why Hattig CPA?

• Multiple Opportunities: Choose the schedule and options that work for you
• Team Approach: We’re a small firm, so you’ll work directly with senior leadership and have the autonomy to manage your clients.
• Our Culture: We’re laid back – we value work-life balance with flexible schedules, hybrid work and Fridays off for half the year!

Hattig CPA, a full-service public accounting firm located in Longmont, CO, provides a full spectrum of tax and accounting services to privately held businesses and high net worth individuals. We are currently seeking a self-motivated, hands‑on tax professional with 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience to manage tax and accounting engagements for a diverse roster of clients.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns including complex federal, multi-state and local individual, trust, partnership, and S & C Corporate income returns
• Lead engagements throughout all phases of tax and accounting including research, projections, planning and client consulting
• Build and manage professional client relationships

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience including experience preparing business tax returns
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or equivalent experience
• Solid understanding of tax law, business and individual accounting and best practices
• Strong communication, organizational, research, analytical, problem‑solving, and PC skills including Microsoft Office, QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online and tax software proficiency (Lacerte software proficiency preferred)
• Ability to see the big picture and juggle priorities
• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, desire to learn and a passion to service clients
• Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
• 401k plan with employer match
• Supplemental insurance
• Generous PTO/vacation/holidays
• Flexible schedules, hybrid work and Fridays off for half the year!
• Opportunities for advancement including potential ownership
• Family‑oriented, professional and collaborative office environment

We’re committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning and professional development. Join us and be part of a firm where your contributions truly matter. Submit your resume by clicking ‘Apply’ above.

Hattig CPA is an Equal Opportunity Employer.