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Senior Tax Accountant - TalentZök

OVERVIEW

Are you looking for a new career opportunity with an exciting company?! Then we've got the right team for you! In this role, you're responsible for the duties listed below.

Immediate opening for a Senior Tax Accountant for a fully remote opportunity who possesses:

• 3 to 5 years of experience in a public accounting setting
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field and CPA or Enrolled Agent license
• Strong federal tax knowledge with hands-on experience preparing S-Corp and Partnership returns, along with some C-Corp and Trust experience
• Ability to research and prepare multi-state tax returns

FULL DESCRIPTION: We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a growing public accounting firm in a fully remote role. This position is responsible for preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns, supporting a diverse portfolio of clients, researching tax requirements, managing client deadlines, and providing clear communication on tax matters. The ideal candidate will have public accounting experience, strong federal tax knowledge, hands-on experience with S-Corp and Partnership returns, CPA or Enrolled Agent credentials, ProConnect Tax experience, and the ability to work independently in a professional, collaborative environment with reasonable work-life balance.

The selected candidate will be responsible for:

• Preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients
• Handling federal tax compliance as the primary focus of the role
• Preparing multi-state tax returns as needed
• Preparing tax returns for S Corporations and Partnerships
• Supporting C Corporation and Trust tax returns as needed
• Researching state tax requirements and preparing state returns based on applicable regulations and forms
• Reviewing financial information, supporting documentation, and prior-year returns to identify tax issues and opportunities
• Assisting clients with tax questions
• Providing clear, professional communication regarding tax matters
• Researching and interpreting federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Maintaining accurate and organized client files and documentation
• Identifying potential tax planning opportunities
• Communicating recommendations to clients and internal team members
• Managing multiple client engagements, priorities, and deadlines
• Working independently in a fully remote environment
• Collaborating with the accounting and tax team when complex issues arise
• Staying current on changes to federal and state tax laws and regulations
• Utilizing ProConnect Tax for tax preparation and related tax functions
• Supporting a growing client base and taking ownership of client relationships and tax engagements
• Performing other duties as assigned

The selected candidate will also possess:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required
• CPA or Enrolled Agent license required
• 3 to 5 years of experience in a public accounting setting required
• Strong tax knowledge and solid understanding of federal taxation required
• Experience preparing S Corporation returns required
• Experience preparing Partnership returns required
• Experience with C Corporation returns preferred
• Experience with Trust and Estate returns preferred
• Multi-state tax preparation experience strongly preferred
• Ability to review state tax forms and determine appropriate filing requirements
• Proficiency with ProConnect Tax required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• English fluency required
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, deadlines, and priorities
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong problem-solving and research skills
• Professional, client-focused approach
• Ability to communicate complex tax information clearly and professionally
• Ability to work fully remote
• Ability to work Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM
• Ability to support a full-time, permanent opportunity
• No sponsorship available

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to sit and work at a computer for extended periods while preparing tax returns, reviewing financial information, researching tax regulations, updating client files, and using tax software
• Ability to communicate by phone, email, video meeting, and other remote communication tools throughout the workday
• Ability to review detailed tax documents, financial records, prior-year returns, state forms, client documentation, spreadsheets, emails, and computer screens for extended periods
• Ability to use hands and fingers for typing, data entry, documentation, tax preparation, research, and standard office tasks
• Ability to participate in virtual meetings, client communications, and team discussions as needed
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, accuracy, and professionalism while working in a remote environment
• Ability to occasionally stand, walk, bend, reach, and move throughout a home office or professional office environment as needed
• Ability to occasionally lift, carry, or move standard office files, documents, or small office materials

Salary Range: $90,000 to $110,000/year
More information can be found at www.talentzok.com.

TalentZok was founded in 2008 and has been repeatedly recognized as one of San Diego County's fastest growing businesses. In 2025, we were named Business Journal's 'Best Places to Work'. Even as our competitors are scaling back and laying off staff, Simply Biotech is expanding to new markets and hiring additional staff in existing offices.