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Senior Tax Preparer

CFS
Herndon, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/13/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2026
About The Company And Opportunity

  • Our client is an established public accounting firm servicing clients in the DC Metro Area
  • Employees describe this employer as “a great place to work with smart staff that cares about their responsibilities and customers
  • Our client is seeking assistance due to the heavy workload during busy season
  • Supportive management that welcomes suggestions

Schedule: Monday – Friday, flexible weekday hours; no weekend work required. Estimate 20 - 30 hours a week. Could go as high as 40 hours if available.

Responsibilities

  • Primarily reviewing Form 1040 individual returns; optional exposure to Fiduciary (1041) and Business returns (1120S/1065/1120) if preferred.
  • Review work, spotting opportunities/changes that benefit clients, and ensuring accuracy and consistency. Needs someone who will not miss an opportunity to improve the outcome.
    • This position will assist Partner with tax return reviews
    • Primarily doing reviews and mid-to-high returns.
    • Minimal client communication (maybe an email here and there) unless someone prefers additional involvement
    • Needs someone to do thorough reviews to alleviate some of the Partner’s workload.
    • Work is complex that will require someone with a CPA or who is an enrolled agent
Requirements

  • CPA or Enrolled Agent required
  • 5 years of busy season experience with a few of those being in a review role
  • High level person to do review for the tax returns – must have the experience and knowledge
  • Someone who has done and reviewed extensive returns (not just basic 1040’s)

Personality Fit

  • Highly knowledgeable in tax returns
  • Strong attention to detail
  • Works efficiently
  • Clear communication skills
  • Proactive
  • Organized

Qualified candidates please submit your resume for immediate consideration for this exciting job opportunity.

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Salary : $135,000 - $150,000

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