Tax Associate EntryLevel

Accounting 4 DC LLC; Washington (District of Columbia); Remote; USD 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A premier accounting firm is seeking a Tax Associate for a remote, full-time role. The position involves tax preparation, data integrity, and team collaboration. Candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and at least one year of experience in public accounting. This role offers a salary of $42,000 to $48,000 and a strong commitment to professional development.

Benefits

Professional development allowance

Comprehensive health insurance

Generous paid time off

Safe Harbor 401(k) plan

Qualifications

• 1 year of experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns in public accounting required.
• Familiarity with bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Must reside in and be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

• Accurately prepare, organize, and enter client tax data for individuals and businesses.
• Ensure integrity of client financial data by categorizing transactions and performing reconciliations.
• Participate in team meetings and assist with special projects.

Skills

Tax Preparation

Data Integrity

Team Collaboration

Bookkeeping

Accounting Principles

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

ProSeries

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time, W-2 Employee. This is a direct-hire position. Please, no inquiries from third-party recruiters.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time is required. Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based)

The Opportunity

The Tax Associate is a full-time, entry-level position within our heavily tax-focused department. Working under the guidance of a Senior Accountant, you will serve as the foundation of our client service delivery in a fast-paced role with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to launch a long-term career in public accounting and become an expert in taxation.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation & Compliance: Play a critical role in our tax workflow by accurately preparing, organizing, and entering client tax data for individuals and businesses into our professional tax software (ProSeries). Your precision directly enables our senior staff to focus on high-level client strategy.
• Data Integrity & Bookkeeping: Ensure the integrity of client financial data by meticulously categorizing transactions in QuickBooks Online, performing monthly bank reconciliations, and preparing foundational workpapers.
• Team Collaboration: Actively participate in regular team meetings, assist senior staff with special projects, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
• A minimum of one year of recent experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns within a public accounting firm is required.
• Familiarity with fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles.
• Must currently reside in and be authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to pass a comprehensive background and credit check.
• Please note: Verifiable supervisory references from recent employers are a required component of our final selection process.

Compensation & Benefits

• Professional Development: A significant investment in your professional growth, including an annual allowance for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and full financial support for a CPA exam review course and all associated fees.
• Annual Salary: $42,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience.
• Retirement Savings: A firm-sponsored Safe Harbor 401(k) plan (begins 1/1/2026).
• Comprehensive Health Insurance.
• Generous Paid Time Off: Includes vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid firm holidays annually.
• A 100% Remote Work Environment.

Accounting 4 DC, LLC is a premier, woman-owned boutique accounting firm that serves a distinguished client base in the Washington, DC metro area. While our clients are concentrated in the nation's capital, our team is 100% remote and fully distributed across the United States. We specialize in providing integrated tax and outsourced accounting services and are committed to acting as true strategic partners to our clients. We are a supportive, collaborative team that emphasizes integrity, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence.