Tax Accountant CPA

Burnett Staffing Specialists; El Campo (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Burnett Staffing Specialists in Texas seeks an experienced CPA / Tax Accountant to join a growing, smaller accounting firm. This role handles tax preparation and processing for a variety of individual and business clients while providing year-round accounting and tax support.

You will prepare and review returns, manage filings, assist with tax notices, and support bookkeeping and financial statement prep. Strong attention to detail, client communication, and proficiency with tax software and

Qualifications

• CPA certification or candidacy with strong tax experience.
• Experience with individual and business tax returns.
• Experience in public accounting or tax preparation preferred.
• Ability to work independently in a small-firm environment.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership tax returns.
• Manage tax return processing from documentation through filing.
• Review client financial information for accuracy.
• Prepare tax estimates, extensions, and related filings.
• Assist clients with tax questions and accounting needs.
• Research and resolve tax notices and discrepancies.
• Maintain organized client files and documentation.
• Communicate with clients regarding documentation, deadlines, and tax matters.
• Support bookkeeping, financial statement prep, and other accounting projects.
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Skills

Tax preparation

Client communication

Attention to detail

Independent work

Excel

Education

CPA certified or CPA candidate

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

CPA / Tax Accountant

We are seeking an experienced CPA / Tax Accountant to join a growing, smaller accounting firm. This position will handle tax preparation and processing for a variety of individual and business clients while providing year-round accounting and tax support.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, and other business tax returns.


• Manage tax return processing from initial documentation through filing.


• Review client financial information for accuracy and completeness.


• Prepare tax estimates, extensions, and related filings.


• Assist clients with tax questions and general accounting needs.


• Research and resolve tax notices and discrepancies.


• Maintain organized and accurate client files and documentation.


• Communicate directly with clients regarding documentation, deadlines, and tax matters.


• Support bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and other accounting projects as needed.


• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.

Qualifications

• CPA required or CPA candidate with strong tax experience.


• Previous public accounting or tax preparation experience preferred.


• Strong knowledge of individual and business tax returns.


• Comfortable working independently in a small-firm environment and managing multiple clients.


• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.


• Excellent client communication skills.


• Proficiency with tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel.

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