Staff - Tax - Closely Held Business

Adams Brown, LLC; Rogers (AR); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work environment

Paid time off

Comprehensive benefits

Competitive pay structure

Culture of growth, clarity and respect

Job summary

Adams Brown, LLC is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to prepare tax returns, basic accounting work papers and financial reports within the Closely Held Business team. The role requires a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or equivalent and up to 3 years of experience.

The position emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and strong client service, with a flexible work environment and comprehensive benefits. FLSA status is Exempt.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field (0–3 years in relevant position)
• Ability to prepare tax returns and basic accounting work papers
• Familiar with tax concepts, practices, and procedures

Responsibilities

• Prepares tax returns and conducts tax research
• Compiles, prepares, and maintains financial data and records
• Prepares detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to tax preparation
• Maintains time and expense records for client billing
• Ensures compliance with continuing professional education requirements
• Demonstrates executive presence in interactions with clients and colleagues

Skills

Confidentiality

Communication

Client service

Professionalism

Software proficiency

Accounting basics

Organization

Teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Job description

Description

Adams Brown specializes in serving clients in industries including construction and real estate, healthcare, agriculture, manufacturing, professional services, closely held business, local government and not-for-profit. In addition, we offer holistic tax, accounting, payroll, audit, financial advisory, business valuation, technology, wealth management and trust services to clients throughout the nation. With office locations throughout the Central U.S., we serve a diverse range of clients with tailored solutions to help them reach their financial goals. Visit our website to see current office locations.

Position Summary

The individual in this position prepares tax returns, standard accounting work papers and statements, and other financial reports. The individual in this position also prepares basic statistical and account analyses. The Staff Tax Accountant is familiar with tax standard concepts, practices, and procedures. A certain degree of creativity and latitude is required. This position will be on the Closely Held Business team.

FLSA Status: Exempt

Requirements

Required Experience and Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or similar field with 0-3 years in relevant position or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Major Duties and Responsibilities

• Prepares tax returns and conducts tax research
• Compiles, prepares, and maintains financial data and records in compliance with established policies and procedures
• Prepares a variety of detailed accounting and statistical functions relating to tax preparation
• Prepares work papers that are organized, neat, cross-referenced and supported by conclusions
• Compiles raw data into trial balance, including recapping cash receipts and disbursements
• Uses reference materials in researching accounting issues
• Maintains accurate time and expense records to ensure proper billing of clients
• Complies with relevant continuing professional education requirements
• Enhances the firm image by demonstrating “executive presence”. This means instilling confidence in those you meet by manner, spoken and written word and professional appearance
• Performs other duties as assigned

Desired Skills, Abilities and Characteristics

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of firm and client information
• Effectively communicate through oral and written means
• Client service oriented
• Commitment to the profession and the firm
• Aptitude to learn and effectively use multiple software applications
• Ability to apply principles of accounting to analyze and prepare financial information
• Excellent organizational skills
• Ability to demonstrate confidence and good judgment when interacting with colleagues, supervisors, and clients
• Ability to work well with others

Working Conditions

Adams Brown, LLC promotes a flexible work environment with a deep commitment to technology and modern work arrangements. Our offices are open from 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday during tax season and offices close at noon on Fridays outside of tax season. We are closed on major holidays, offer substantial paid-time-off, a comprehensive benefit package, competitive pay structure, and a culture of growth, clarity, and respect.

Adams Brown, LLC. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.