Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant (Tax)

Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant (Tax)

Erickson & Associates | Beaufort, South Carolina

Full-Time | On-Site

Work Schedule: Monday through Thursday outside of tax season, with Fridays off. Approximately 55 hours per week during tax season.

Live Near the Beach. Enjoy Three-Day Weekends! Located in beautiful Beaufort, South Carolina, Erickson & Associates offers a unique opportunity to build a rewarding accounting career while enjoying the lifestyle of South Carolina's Lowcountry.

We're seeking a tax accountant with experience preparing corporate and partnership tax returns who enjoys the technical challenges of business taxation, values a collaborative working environment, and wants to continue growing professionally.

Position Overview

The Staff Accountant / Senior Staff Accountant will be responsible for preparing tax returns, with particular emphasis on S corporation and partnership taxation. The ideal candidate will possess a strong accounting foundation, demonstrate the ability to work independently, and have experience preparing business tax returns of varying complexity.

This position offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, including the potential to advance into tax return review and management responsibilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and applicable state income tax returns for corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals.
• Analyze financial statements, general ledgers, and trial balances to identify necessary adjustments.
• Evaluate client financial records for accuracy and completeness before preparing returns.
• Identify and resolve accounting discrepancies affecting tax preparation.
• Research tax questions and apply relevant tax laws and regulations to client situations.
• Work directly with firm leadership to address complex tax matters.
• Communicate professionally with clients to obtain information, resolve discrepancies, and explain tax-related issues.
• Maintain accurate workpapers, supporting schedules, and tax documentation.
• Collaborate with other accounting professionals to ensure timely and accurate completion of client engagements.
• Develop the technical knowledge and skills necessary to assume additional responsibilities, including tax return review and potential management opportunities.

Required Qualifications

• Approximately three or more years of relevant professional accounting or tax preparation experience, including meaningful experience preparing business income tax returns.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare federal business tax returns, including Forms 1120, 1120-S, and/or 1065.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles, financial statements, trial balances, and general ledger activity.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with other accounting professionals.
• Willingness and ability to work on-site in Beaufort, South Carolina.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA designation or active progress toward CPA licensure.
• Experience in a public accounting firm serving a variety of business clients.
• Experience preparing complex corporate, S corporation, and partnership income tax returns.
• Ability to identify and resolve accounting discrepancies and make necessary adjustments to client financial records.
• Experience reviewing tax returns or demonstrated potential to develop into a reviewer or manager.
• Proficiency with professional tax preparation software, preferably CCH.

Why Join Erickson & Associates?

• Four-Day Workweek Outside of Tax Season: Work Monday through Thursday, with Fridays off and a three-day weekend every week outside of tax season.
• Live and Work Near the Beach: Enjoy the charm, coastal beauty, and exceptional quality of life that Beaufort and the surrounding South Carolina Lowcountry offer.
• Meaningful Work-Life Balance: Join a firm that values its employees' professional success while recognizing the importance of personal and family life.
• Professional Growth and Advancement: Work directly with experienced CPAs and firm leadership, with opportunities to take on increasingly complex assignments and develop into review or management responsibilities.
• Collaborative Work Environment: Be part of a team that values professionalism, strong client relationships, mutual respect, and the contributions of each employee.
• Variety and Professional Development: Gain experience working with a diverse group of business clients, expanding both your technical accounting knowledge and tax expertise.
• Competitive Compensation and Benefits: Compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience, along with a competitive benefits package.

Candidates interested in relocating to the Beaufort area are encouraged to apply.

Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Vision insurance

Application Question(s):

• Are you willing and able to work approximately 55 hours per week during tax season, with a Monday–Thursday schedule outside of tax season?
• How many years of professional experience do you have independently preparing federal business income tax returns (Forms 1120, 1120-S, and/or 1065)?

Experience:

• working in a public accounting firm: 2 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Beaufort, SC 29902 (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $55,000 - $75,000