What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Accountant position at Babich & Associates?
Tax Associate / Senior Associate – Boutique Public Accounting Firm
Tired of the "Big Firm" grind? Find your balance here.
Are you a tax professional who loves the intricacies of a complex return but hates the 80-hour "death march" of busy season? Established, tight-knit boutique firm of 15 dedicated professionals believe you can provide elite-level service to small and medium-sized businesses without sacrificing your personal life.
Firm operates like a family, in that they support each other, value transparency, and prioritize a healthy work-life balance that is actually... reasonable.
What You’ll Do:
- Be a Partner to Business: You won’t just be crunching numbers; you’ll be preparing tax returns (1040s, 1120, 1120S, 1065) for a diverse portfolio of thriving businesses.
- Master the Tech Stack: Use industry-leading software like UltraTax, CCH, Drake, Lacerte, or ProSeries to deliver precision.
- Beyond the Return: Utilize your bookkeeping and financial reporting skills in QuickBooks (Online & Enterprise) to help our clients see the full picture of their financial health.
What You Bring to the Table:
- Experience: You’ve survived at least one "busy season" and lived to tell the tale. You know your way around schedules and multi-entity filings.
- Education: A Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Professionalism: Ideal candidate is a CPA, an EA, or currently conquering the CPA or EA exam sections (the firm will mentor and cheer you on!).
- The "Boutique" Mindset: You enjoy the variety of a small-to-medium firm where your work makes a visible impact every day.
The Perks
- True Work-Life Balance: firm works hard, but firm also goes home.
- A Supportive Atmosphere: This 10–15 person team feels like a community, not a cubicle farm.
- Growth: Firm values your career trajectory and offers a salary that is highly competitive and commensurate with your expertise.
Salary : $65,000 - $145,000