Tax Accountant

$60k - $85k

Creative Financial Staffing

Tax Accountant - CPA Firm
Location: Southbury, CT
Salary: $60,000-$85,000 + Incentive Pay
Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite | 9:00 AM-5:30 PM
Why This Tax Accountant Position?

Join an established CPA firm with long-term stability
Position is open due to a retirement
Great opportunity for someone earlier in their tax career who wants to continue developing
Firm is willing to train and develop someone with the right tax foundation
Exposure to both individual and business tax returns
Year-round accounting experience beyond tax season
401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and incentive opportunities
Significant compensation flexibility for an experienced CPA or EA

Responsibilities of the Tax Accountant

Prepare individual and business tax returns, including 1040s, Schedule C/E, S-Corps, Partnerships, and Corporate returns
Assist with tax extensions and other tax compliance work
Support year-round bookkeeping and general ledger review
Assist with payroll-related accounting and entity setup
Work directly with clients and other members of the firm
Handle additional tax and accounting projects throughout the year

Preferred Qualifications for the Tax Accountant

Bachelor's degree
Some tax experience within a CPA firm/public accounting environment
Fluency in Albanian is a plus
Interest in continuing to develop a career in tax
CPA track is a plus
Drake Tax and QuickBooks experience are a plus

More experienced CPA/EA candidates are also encouraged to apply. The firm can offer significantly higher compensation, including $150K+ , for someone with substantial tax experience who can step in and operate independently.

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