Senior Staff Accountant / Tax Professional

This position is listed on behalf of a partner company, who manages all applications and next steps. Our partner is looking for a Senior Staff Accountant / Tax Professional based in United States.

This is a fully remote opportunity with an established public accounting firm seeking an experienced accounting and tax professional.
The role combines financial reporting, general accounting, tax preparation, and client-facing responsibilities.
You will contribute to accurate financial statements, reconciliations, journal entries, and month-end and year-end close activities.
You will also prepare individual and business tax returns while applying strong knowledge of U.S. GAAP and tax requirements.
The position offers meaningful autonomy and requires someone comfortable managing priorities in a distributed work environment.
You will have direct opportunities to communicate with clients and support their accounting and tax needs.
This is a strong opportunity to grow within a firm focused on building a long-term, high-performing team.

Accountabilities

• Prepare accurate financial statements, supporting schedules, and related accounting documentation.

• Record, review, and analyze adjusting journal entries to maintain accurate financial records.

• Prepare individual and business tax returns in accordance with applicable U.S. tax requirements.

• Perform account reconciliations and investigate discrepancies or unusual financial activity.

• Analyze financial information and provide accurate accounting support as needed.

• Support monthly and year-end closing processes, ensuring timely and complete financial reporting.

• Communicate directly with clients to address accounting and tax-related questions and requests.

• Manage assigned responsibilities independently while maintaining accuracy, organization, and adherence to deadlines.

• Contribute to a collaborative accounting environment and support the firm's long-term operational and team objectives.

Requirements

• 3+ years of experience in public accounting, tax, or a closely related accounting environment.

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

• CPA certification or active progress toward CPA licensure is preferred.

• Strong working knowledge of U.S. GAAP and accounting principles.

• Demonstrated experience preparing individual and business tax returns.

• Strong analytical and reconciliation skills, with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.

• Excellent attention to detail and a commitment to accurate financial reporting.

• Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and work effectively with limited supervision.

• Comfortable working independently in a fully remote environment.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly when interacting with clients.

• Professional judgment, organization, and a proactive approach to problem-solving.

Benefits

• Competitive salary of $70,000–$90,000 USD , commensurate with experience.

• Fully remote position with the flexibility to work from anywhere in the United States.

• Standard employee benefits package.

• Opportunity to grow within an established public accounting environment.

• Long-term career development opportunities as the team and firm continue to expand.

• Confidential hiring process, with additional firm and location details shared with candidates who progress further.

How Jobgether works:

We use an AI-powered matching process to ensure your application is reviewed quickly, objectively, and fairly against the role's core requirements. Our system identifies the top-fitting candidates, and this shortlist is then shared directly with the hiring company. The final decision and next steps (interviews, assessments) are managed by their internal team.

We appreciate your interest and wish you the best!

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