What are the responsibilities and job description for the Tax Preparer position at Mike Aversano CPA, P.C.?
Tax Professional / Tax Preparer & Audit Support Specialist
Southern Pines / Forest Creek, NC area (Remote initially – transition to local next year).
We are a growing professional CPA services firm seeking a sharp, detail-oriented tax professional to join our team immediately. This is a dual-role opportunity supporting both our Compliance (Tax) Department and our Audit Division.
Key ResponsibilitiesTax / Compliance (primary focus initially)
- Prepare, review, and assist with filing individual and corporate tax returns
- Help track and manage the full lifecycle of compliance department tax returns
- Work closely with our Director of Compliance to ensure accurate, timely preparation and filing
- Maintain organized records and support overall tax compliance processes
Audit Division
- Prepare audit work papers using our Audit software (training provided)
- Learn Audit Software thoroughly and then leverage AI tools to streamline and enhance work paper preparation
- Support the audit team with accurate, well-documented work papers
Ideal Candidate
- Proven experience as a tax professional / tax preparer (individual and/or corporate returns required)
- Strong understanding of tax return preparation and compliance processes
- Quick learner with solid analytical skills and attention to detail — prior audit experience is a plus but not required
- Comfortable learning new software and applying AI tools to improve efficiency
- Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with the team
- Local to the Southern Pines / Forest Creek / Pinehurst, NC area (or willing to relocate) preferred, as the role will transition from remote to in-office next year
Position Details
- Start: Immediate / as soon as possible
- Work arrangement: Fully remote to start, with the expectation of local/in-office work once the company relocates to the Southern Pines area next year
- Full-time preferred
This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who wants to expand into audit support, master specialized software, and help shape efficient processes using modern AI tools.To apply:
Please submit your resume and a brief note highlighting your tax preparation experience.
We look forward to connecting with strong local candidates who are ready to hit the ground running.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Professional development assistance
- Vision insurance
Experience:
- Tax Preparation: 3 years (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Southern Pines, NC 28387: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)
Work Location: Hybrid remote in Southern Pines, NC 28387
Salary : $50,000 - $60,000