Tax Accountant ( Remote )

Who We Are:

We are a CPA firm in Kennesaw, Georgia looking for a skilled, detail-oriented tax professional that is proficient in filing personal and corporate tax returns and amendments, to join our team with an immediate start.

Who You Are:

  • Minimum 2 years of experience filing 30+ individual and corporate tax returns using commercial tax software
  • Experience filing tax amendments
  • Active Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN)
  • CPA or EA preferred, but not required
  • Strong customer service and communication skills
  • Passionate about helping clients and maximize their returns
  • Comfortable using online tools to assist customers in a professional and friendly manner

Our ideal person won’t be afraid to jump into the work, sports a positive attitude, and has the potential to really own this department within our team. Does this sound like you?

What You Will Do:

As a Tax Associate, you will:

  • Assist customers in completing their tax returns using professional tax products
  • Provide expert tax guidance, return preparation, and calculations
  • Respond to product and software inquiries with professionalism and clarity
  • Research and utilize government resources to ensure accurate tax assistance
  • Maintain customer confidentiality while documenting interactions accurately
  • Engage with customers using professional communication; work must be documented in writing

Preferred Qualifications and Skills:

  • Fluent English speaker
  • In-depth knowledge of applicable tax laws, regulations and deadlines
  • Familiarity with the tax return submission and confirmation process, including how to navigate the IRS and other government entity online platforms
  • Excellent customer service skills, including patience and flexibility
  • Great organizational skills, including time management and strategic thinking
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills
  • Keen attention to detail
  • Ability to input large amounts of data daily with speed and accuracy
  • Ability to troubleshoot and problem solve as needed
  • Ability to work independently and as part of a small team

*System Requirements and Experience:

  • Must have QuickBooks Online and Desktop experience
  • Must have PC operating system and experience navigating Microsoft OS tools (Excel, etc.)
  • Experience using: ClickUp productivity software preferred, but not required
  • Experience preferred with applications like: OneDrive, Outlook Email, Adobe Acrobat, and Zoom

Education:

  • Minimum: High School Graduate, or GED
  • Preferred: Some College

Experience will land you this position of growth and opportunity.

Availability:

  • Ability to work flexible full-time hours during tax season (March-May). May switch to part-time hours during off season.
  • Must be available to work during mostly daytime hours
  • Work location is remote/hybrid – Kennesaw, GA 30144.

This is a year-round role, not simply “seasonal” tax support.

Flexibility and willingness to handle other needs within the firm is preferred.

Pay:

  • Negotiable competitive hourly rate
  • This is a 1099 contract position