Tax Staff Accountant I - Fall 2027

Gallagher, Flynn & Company; Burlington (VT); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work environment

Professional development opportunities

Competitive compensation

Job summary

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP in Burlington, VT is seeking a Tax Staff Accountant to prepare stand-alone business tax returns, returns tied to financial statements, and individual tax returns, with light tax research.

Under supervision of a Senior Accountant, Manager, or Director, you will communicate with clients, handle payroll and sales tax research, and actively pursue CPA certification, with a hybrid schedule considered after six months.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field required.
• Proficient with computers and basic software applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work under time pressure and meet deadlines.
• Overtime availability primarily mid-Jan to mid-April.

Responsibilities

• Prepare stand-alone business tax returns and tax returns for financial statement related items.
• Prepare individual tax returns and perform light tax research.
• Communicate with clients to obtain information and clarify issues.
• Actively pursue CPA certification.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Proficient with computers and software

Time management

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or another relevant field

Job description

Description

About the Company:

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP is a fully integrated professional services firm that offers an extensive range of services that encompass accounting and assurance, tax compliance and consulting, transaction and management advisory services (TAS), client accounting services (CAS), HR Consulting, and more. The firm has been recognized nationally and locally as a Best Places to Work for over a decade.

We offer a hybrid work environment*, a flexible work schedule, an excellent benefits program, professional education opportunities, competitive compensation, and most importantly, a people-focused culture with genuine support inside and outside of work.

Summary:

The Tax Staff Accountant is the team member who is responsible for the preparation of stand‑alone business tax returns, financial statement related tax returns, individual tax returns and some light tax research.

Responsibilities:

• Works on various tax preparation projects under direct supervision of a superior (depending on the tax return, the supervisor could be a Senior Accountant, Manager or Director)
• Prepares business and personal income tax returns; including tax returns for some financial statement related returns
• Performs light research projects in the area of taxation, including payroll and sales tax
• Communicates with clients regarding information needed or clarification of issues
• Actively pursue CPA certification

Qualifications:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance or another relevant field required
• Proficient in use of computers and basic software applications
• Above average written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to perform under time pressure and meet deadlines
• Ability to work overtime periodically throughout the year; mainly between mid January and mid April

* A hybrid work schedule will be considered after six months of employment.

BST Gallagher Flynn LLP is an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.