Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant – CPA Firm

Location: Southbury, CT

Salary: $60,000–$85,000 Incentive Pay

Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Why This Tax Accountant Position?

• Join an established CPA firm with long-term stability
• Position is open due to a retirement
• Great opportunity for someone earlier in their tax career who wants to continue developing
• Firm is willing to train and develop someone with the right tax foundation
• Exposure to both individual and business tax returns
• Year-round accounting experience beyond tax season
• 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and incentive opportunities
• Significant compensation flexibility for an experienced CPA or EA
  
  

Responsibilities of the Tax Accountant

• Prepare individual and business tax returns, including 1040s, Schedule C/E, S-Corps, Partnerships, and Corporate returns
• Assist with tax extensions and other tax compliance work
• Support year-round bookkeeping and general ledger review
• Assist with payroll-related accounting and entity setup
• Work directly with clients and other members of the firm
• Handle additional tax and accounting projects throughout the year
  
  

Preferred Qualifications For The Tax Accountant

• Bachelor’s degree
• Some tax experience within a CPA firm/public accounting environment
• Fluency in Albanian is a plus
• Interest in continuing to develop a career in tax
• CPA track is a plus
• Drake Tax and QuickBooks experience are a plus
  
  

More experienced CPA/EA candidates are also encouraged to apply. The firm can offer significantly higher compensation, including $150K , for someone with substantial tax experience who can step in and operate independently.

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