Tax Accountant or Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Accountant

Remote or Basalt, Colorado | Full-Time |

Do you enjoy solving complex problems, helping people, and turning uncertainty into clarity?

We're looking for someone who loves both the technical side of tax work and the human side of client relationships.

Someone who enjoys preparing accurate returns, explaining complex concepts in a way clients can understand, and continuously learning as tax laws, technology, and businesses evolve.

At Roaring Fork Tax & Accounting, this role plays a critical part in helping clients feel confident, informed, and supported throughout the tax process.

You'll work directly with business owners and individual taxpayers, helping them navigate tax matters with clarity while delivering the high-quality service and expertise they rely on.

This isn't a role where you simply prepare returns and move on.

It's an opportunity to combine technical tax expertise, client communication, problem solving, and continuous learning in a firm that is actively building a more modern, technology-driven approach to tax and accounting services.

What You'll Spend Your Time Doing

• Preparing individual and business tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1120, 1120S, and 1065.

• Reviewing financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.

• Communicating directly with clients and helping them navigate the tax preparation process.

• Responding to client questions and explaining tax concepts in a clear and understandable way.

• Collaborating with the Tax Manager and team to ensure high-quality work and exceptional service.

• Leveraging technology and AI-powered tools to improve efficiency and accuracy.

• Contributing ideas that help improve processes and create a better experience for clients.

You Might Be Our Person If...

• You genuinely enjoy helping people and building relationships.

• You can explain complex tax concepts in a way clients can easily understand.

• You take ownership of your work and consistently follow through on commitments.

• You care deeply about accuracy and attention to detail.

• You enjoy learning and continuously improving your skills.

• You are comfortable adopting new technology and exploring better ways of working.

• You communicate professionally, confidently, and with empathy.

• You enjoy collaborating with others and contributing to a positive team environment.

• You like solving problems and helping clients feel confident and supported.

You Probably Won't Enjoy This Role If...

• You prefer minimal interaction with clients.

• You resist new technology or evolving ways of working.

• You struggle to balance quality with deadlines.

• You prefer working independently with little collaboration.

• You avoid feedback or opportunities for growth.

• You have little interest in continuous learning and professional development.

About Us

Our vision is simple:

We provide a clear, easy, tech-driven process for our clients, allowing them to focus on their lives and succeed in their businesses.

Everything we do is guided by four values:

• Be Human First

• Practice Personal & Professional Self-Awareness

• Get It Done

• Learn Together

We're not trying to become the biggest firm.

We're focused on building a place where clients genuinely enjoy working with us and where team members can do meaningful work, continue learning, and grow professionally.

Qualifications

Required

• 3 years of tax preparation experience.

• Experience preparing business tax returns (1120, 1120S, and 1065).

• Strong communication and client service skills.

• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines.

• Comfort learning and utilizing technology and tax software.

Preferred

• Experience with Lacerte or similar professional tax software.

• CPA, EA, or actively pursuing certification.

• Experience serving construction, real estate, or closely held business clients.

• Familiarity with AI tools such as Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini or similar platforms.

Compensation & Benefits

$85,000–$105,000 , depending on experience and qualifications.

Additional benefits include:

• Health insurance stipend

• Paid time off and company holidays

• Annual fitness and recreation stipend

• Profit sharing opportunities

• Complimentary tax preparation services

Interested?

We'd love to hear from you.

If you're excited by the idea of helping clients navigate complex tax situations, building trusted relationships, leveraging technology, and continuously growing your expertise, we'd encourage you to apply.