Staff Tax Accountant - High-Value Client Focus

Abacus!; Branson (MO); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Plan with employer contribution

Professional growth (Becker & LinkedIn

Job summary

Abacus! is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to join our Springfield, MO office, supporting high-net-worth clients with federal, state, and local returns.

You will collaborate with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners to deliver accurate returns and proactive advisory support. The role requires 1–3 years of tax experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Master’s and CPA eligibility are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s and CPA eligibility preferred.
• 1–3 years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks, CCH, AdvanceFlow preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth business owners and related entities
• Research tax issues and provide recommendations to leadership
• Review client documentation for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and propose corrections
• Prepare workpapers and schedules to support the review process
• Meet with clients to gather information, present findings, and deliver completed returns
• Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with firm policies
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of returns
• Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate across tax, audit, and accounting teams to support client needs

Skills

Tax preparation experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s degree and CPA eligibility preferred

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks (Desktop & Online)

CCH

AdvanceFlow

Job description

Abacus! is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to join our Springfield, MO office, supporting high-net-worth clients with federal, state, and local returns.

You will collaborate with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners to deliver accurate returns and proactive advisory support. The role requires 1–3 years of tax experience, a Bachelor’s in Accounting, and proficiency in Microsoft Office; Master’s and CPA eligibility are preferred.