Staff Tax Accountant

Tandemcolorado; Louisville (CO); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off and holidays

CPA licensing, CPE, and professional开发

Flexible schedule in the off season

Job summary

Tandem Advisors, located in Louisville, Colorado, is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to prepare individual and business tax returns, maintain client bookkeeping and assist with financial statements. This exempt role reports to a supervisor or manager and offers mentorship with partners and clients.

Benefits include medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) with company match, PTO, and professional development support. Flexible summer Fridays and CPA licensing support are provided.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or business is required.
• Active Colorado CPA license, reciprocal license, or CPA candidate is required.
• 0–2 years tax preparation experience is required.
• 0–2 years accounting experience is required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.

Responsibilities

• Prepares individual income tax returns and analyzes client records of income and expenses in order to get a complete picture of financial situation.
• Prepares business income tax returns and analyzes business client financial statements and records to make any necessary tax adjustments.
• Communicates with clients, supervisor, and partners to obtain information required to prepare tax returns.
• Prepares estimated federal and state income tax payments.
• Advises supervisor on strategies for minimizing client tax liability.
• Brings areas of concern to supervisor and conducts tax research as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in tax law.
• Researches tax law, regulations, rulings, and case law for complex tax situations.
• Ensure accurate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare adjusting journal entries for client statements.
• Provide guidance and training to clients regarding their accounting systems.
• Prepare workpapers requested by external auditors for clients.

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting or business

Colorado CPA license / CPA candidate

0–2 years tax preparation experience

0–2 years accounting experience

Strong communication skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

Lacerte

Adobe Acrobat

QuickBooks

Job description

Hybrid – This position offers the flexibility to work from home on days when being in the office is not required.

About Us:

Tandem Advisors is a full-service tax and accounting firm located in Louisville, Colorado with both individual and business clients dating back for over 20 years. We believe in direct, personable and responsive communication with our clients as we strive to help them succeed. This means fast, accurate services from empathetic people who help take the fear out of finances. At Tandem Advisors, we pride ourselves on consistently meeting the highest standards of excellence and integrity.

$60,000 – $70,000 commensurate with experience, plus bonus eligibility.

About the Role:

As a Staff Tax Accountant at Tandem Advisors, you will prepare individual and business tax returns, maintain clients’ bookkeeping and accounting systems, and assist with financial statement preparation. You will partner directly with clients and firm leadership to gather information, resolve accounting issues, and support tax planning strategies that minimize client tax liability, while building a foundation in tax research and client service with hands‑on mentorship — an ideal opportunity for an early‑career accountant or CPA candidate. This is an exempt position reporting to a supervisor or manager, working closely with partners, colleagues, and clients.

What’s in it for you:

• Medical, Dental, and Vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• CPA licensing, CPE, and professional development support
• Flexible schedule in the off season including Fridays off in the summer

Key Responsibilities:

Tax

• Prepares individual income tax returns and analyzes client records of income and expenses in order to get a complete picture of financial situation.
• Prepares business income tax returns and analyzes business client financial statements and records to make any necessary tax adjustments.
• Communicates (both in verbal and written form) with clients, supervisor, and partners to obtain information required to prepare tax returns.
• Prepares estimated federal and state income tax payments.
• Advises supervisor on strategies for minimizing client tax liability.
• Brings areas of concern to supervisor and conducts tax research as needed.
• Keeps abreast of current developments in the area of tax law.
• Research and prepare work papers for book to tax differences.
• Researches tax law, regulations, rulings, and case law for complex tax situations.
• Ensure accurate and appropriate recording and analysis of revenues and expenses.
• Resolve accounting discrepancies and irregularities.
• Compile and analyze financial information to prepare adjusting journal entries to ensure client financial statements are accurate and complete.
• Provide guidance and training to clients regarding their accounting systems.
• Prepare workpapers requested by external auditors for clients.

Required Skills:

Education

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or business is required.
• Active Colorado CPA license, reciprocal license, or CPA candidate is required.

Experience

• 0 – 2 years tax preparation experience is required.
• 0 – 2 years accounting experience is required.

Technical Skills

• Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word) is required.
• Experience with Lacerte or similar tax software is preferred.
• Adobe Acrobat and QuickBooks experience is preferred.
• General software and computer hardware skills are required.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Attention to detail and highly organized.
• Critical thinking and complex problem solving.
• Possesses professionalism and judgment.
• Productive and highly efficient.
• Thrives in a collaborative, team-player office environment.
• Dependable, honest, and proven ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Good analytical, interpersonal, time management, research, and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effectively work with new and changing situations.

The Location:

Tandem CPAs is based in the Louisville‑Superior area, both of which are consistently ranked among the best towns to live in Colorado and the U.S. We have ample parking with numerous great restaurants within close proximity, and we enjoy a comfortable office setting with plenty of space and natural light.

199 S. Taylor Avenue #400, Louisville, CO 80027