Junior Tax Accountant

Job Overview – Junior Tax Accountant

• Title: Junior Tax Accountant

• Company: Confidential CPA Firm

• Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (Onsite)

• Job Type: Full-Time

• Duration: Permanent

• Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 per year

• Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–5 Years)

• Industry: Accounting / Auditing (Public Accounting – Tax Focus)

• Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available

• Relocation: Possible for highly qualified candidates

Role Summary

The Junior Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns across multiple entity types within a CPA firm environment. This role requires hands-on public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on tax compliance, accuracy, and regulatory adherence.

The position operates fully onsite and involves managing multiple client engagements across industries including real estate, healthcare, legal, restaurants, and oil & gas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency in tax preparation software while maintaining high-quality standards in a deadline-driven environment.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare federal and state income tax returns, including:

• 1040
• 1065
• 1120
• 1120S
• 1041

• Maintain accurate and organized tax workpapers for all engagements

• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and filing requirements

• Manage multiple client assignments simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines

• Utilize Lacerte as the primary tax preparation software

• Review financial records using QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Microsoft Excel

• Collaborate with internal accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate deliverables

• Maintain close attention to detail and minimize filing errors

Core Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting required

• 2–5 years of income tax preparation experience within a CPA firm (MANDATORY)

• Hands-on experience with Lacerte Tax Software (NON-NEGOTIABLE)

• Proven experience preparing:

• 1040
• 1065
• 1120
• 1120S
• 1041 tax returns

• Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance requirements

• Stable work history with consistent employment tenure

• Must be local to Tulsa, OK (within approximately 40 miles) or open to relocation

• Willingness to work fully onsite and attend in-person interviews

Technical & Functional Expectations

Tax Preparation & Compliance

• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns

• Ensure all filings meet regulatory and compliance standards

• Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedules

Systems & Tools

• Advanced working knowledge of Lacerte (primary system)

• Functional proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage 50 Accounting

• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reconciliation

Work Management

• Ability to handle multiple client engagements concurrently

• Meet strict filing deadlines with minimal supervision

• Maintain accuracy under time constraints, especially during peak tax season

Preferred Qualifications

CPA certification or active CPA track

• Prior experience in a public accounting firm environment (recent or current)

• Exposure to industries including:

• Real Estate
• Healthcare
• Legal
• Oil & Gas

• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities

• Effective communication and organizational skills

Candidate Profile

Detail-oriented accounting professional with strong tax preparation expertise

• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines

• Strong understanding of tax compliance and regulatory requirements

• Comfortable working in a fully onsite CPA firm environment

• Effective team collaborator with strong organizational skills

Screening & Eligibility Constraints

• Must have 2–5 years of tax preparation experience within a CPA firm

• Must possess hands-on experience with Lacerte tax software

• Must demonstrate experience preparing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and 1041 returns

• Must be able to work fully onsite in Tulsa, OK

• No visa sponsorship available

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