Tax Senior

Career Legal; North Carolina; Remote; USD 85.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Remote work

Four weeks PTO

Paid holidays

401(k) match (planned)

Zusammenfassung

Career Legal, a tax-focused CPA firm based in Raleigh, NC, seeks a fully remote Tax Senior to prepare individual and pass-through returns and review basic individual filings. You will work year-round with partners, using UltraTax CS and TaxDome, with a demanding season and flexible offseason schedule.

The position offers full-time, remote work nationwide with a small Raleigh presence, opportunities to expand into bookkeeping and audit during the offseason, and a strong emphasis on work-life

Qualifikationen

• Valid PTIN or eligibility to obtain one.
• Hands-on experience preparing individual and pass-through entity returns (2+ seasons preferred).
• Strong attention to detail and ability to manage high volume during busy season.
• Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet and access to a private, secure workspace.

Aufgaben

• Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040) including Schedules C and E, rental activities, and multistate filings.
• Prepare pass-through entity tax returns for S corporations (Form 1120-S) and partnerships/LLCs (Form 1065) with K-1s.
• Review basic individual returns prepared by others to ensure accuracy.
• Organize client documentation and follow up on missing information via TaxDome.
• Prepare tax extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Respond to routine IRS and state tax notices.
• Assist with tax projections and planning during the offseason.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities for partners' review.

Kenntnisse

PTIN eligibility

Tax return prep

Attention to detail

Independent worker

Deadline management

Communication skills

Home internet

Ausbildung

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Tools

UltraTax CS

TaxDome

Jobbeschreibung

A tax-focused CPA firm based in Raleigh, North Carolina, serving approximately 1,000 individual and small-business clients, is looking to add an experienced Tax Senior to its growing team.

The firm is a small, close-knit team that values accuracy, responsiveness, and genuine work-life balance outside of tax season. With plans to expand its services, this is an opportunity to join a growing practice where you will work directly with the firm's partners and play an important role in delivering high-quality tax services to clients.

The Role

The firm is hiring a fully remote Tax Senior to prepare individual and pass-through entity tax returns, as well as review basic individual returns.

This is a full-time, year-round position offering the opportunity to work directly with the firm's partners using UltraTax CS and TaxDome. The role involves a demanding schedule during tax season, with a more flexible working arrangement during the offseason.

There may also be opportunities to gain exposure to bookkeeping and audit work during the offseason as the firm continues to expand its services.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual income tax returns (Form 1040), including Schedules C and E, rental activities, and multistate filings.
• Prepare pass-through entity tax returns for S corporations (Form 1120-S) and partnerships/LLCs (Form 1065), including associated K-1s.
• Review basic individual tax returns prepared by other team members to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Organize client documentation and follow up on missing information through TaxDome.
• Prepare tax extensions and estimated tax payments.
• Respond to routine IRS and state tax notices.
• Assist with tax projections and tax planning during the offseason.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities and issues for further review by the firm's partners.

Required qualifications:

• Valid PTIN or eligibility to obtain one.
• Hands-on experience preparing individual and pass-through entity tax returns, with two or more tax seasons preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to manage a high volume of returns during busy season.
• Ability to work independently, manage deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fully remote environment.
• Reliable high-speed internet connection and access to a private, secure workspace.

Preferred qualifications:

• Experience using UltraTax CS and TaxDome.
• Previous experience reviewing tax returns prepared by others.
• Enrolled Agent (EA) or Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credential, or progress toward either qualification.
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field.

Schedule, Compensation and Benefits

Location:

100% remote within the United States, with a small office based in Raleigh, North Carolina.

Working hours:

• Tax season (January 15–April 15 and August 15–October 15): Approximately 55 hours per week.
• Offseason: Approximately 36 hours per week, with flexible scheduling.
• Four weeks of paid time off (PTO).
• Paid holidays.
• A 401(k) retirement plan is in development, with a planned 3% employer match.

Interested?

If you're an experienced tax professional looking for a fully remote opportunity with a growing CPA firm, I'd be happy to share further details about the position.

Please feel free to reach out directly or send me a message to discuss the opportunity.