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Job Title: Tax Accountant
Location: Fort Mill, South Carolina
Employment Type: Full‑Time OR Part Time , Flexible
Now Hiring a Tax Accountant for a client‑focused CPA firm in Fort Mill, SC, providing tax preparation, tax planning, and accounting services to individuals and small‑to‑mid‑size businesses.
Position Overview
We are seeking a detail‑oriented and experienced Tax Accountant. The ideal candidate will have hands‑on experience preparing tax returns using Drake Tax Software and will be comfortable handling a variety of individual and business tax engagements from start to finish.
Drake Software experience is required for this role.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for
- Use Drake Tax Software to accurately prepare and file returns
- Perform tax research and apply current tax laws and regulations
- Assist with year‑round tax planning for clients
- Communicate directly with clients to gather information and answer questions
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices as needed
- Maintain organized electronic workpapers and documentation
- Collaborate with firm leadership to meet deadlines, especially during tax season
Required Qualifications
- 2 years of professional tax preparation experience
- Proven, hands‑on experience with Drake Tax Software (required)
- Strong knowledge of federal and South Carolina tax laws
- Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
- High attention to detail and accuracy
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines during peak tax season
- Strong communication and client service skills
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field is preferred
- Experience working in a small or midsize CPA firm
- Bookkeeping and payroll knowledge a plus