CPA / Staff Accountant - Tax & Accounting

Job Description

Job Description

About the Opportunity:

We are looking for a CPA / Staff Accountant with tax experience to join an established accounting practice and become an integral part of its long-term future.

This is not your typical Staff Accountant position . The current owner is planning for retirement, creating a unique opportunity for the right person to gradually take on additional responsibility, develop strong client relationships, and potentially step into the owner's role and take over the practice over time.

We're looking for someone who wants more than a job—someone interested in building a long-term career with significant professional and ownership upside.

What You'll Do:

• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
• Assist with tax planning and year-round tax compliance
• Prepare financial statements, reconciliations, and general accounting work
• Work directly with clients to understand their accounting and tax needs
• Research tax issues and stay current on changes to tax laws and regulations
• Assist with bookkeeping and accounting functions as needed
• Review financial information and identify discrepancies or opportunities
• Communicate directly with clients and provide responsive, professional service
• Gradually take on additional client management and practice responsibilities
• Work closely with the current owner to learn the firm's clients, processes, and operations
• Build relationships with existing clients and become a trusted advisor
• Over time, assume increasing responsibility for the day-to-day operation and management of the practice

Long-Term Growth Opportunity:

The long-term opportunity is what makes this position unique.

The current owner is preparing for retirement and is looking for someone who can learn the business, build relationships with the existing client base, and eventually take over the practice .

For the right candidate, this could develop into a path toward:

• Managing an established client portfolio
• Taking on leadership of the practice
• Increasing responsibility for business development and client relationships
• Potential practice ownership / succession
• Significant long-term career and financial upside

You will have the opportunity to learn directly from an experienced CPA and gain exposure to not only tax and accounting work, but also the business side of running an established accounting practice .

What We're Looking For:

• CPA license preferred, but candidates with strong public accounting and tax experience will be considered
• 2+ years of accounting or public accounting experience
• Strong experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and tax regulations
• Experience with accounting and tax software
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication
• Comfortable working directly with clients
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities
• Professional, trustworthy, and client-focused
• Most importantly, an entrepreneurial mindset and interest in a long-term succession opportunity

Why Consider This Role?

If you're an accountant who has ever thought about eventually owning your own practice , this is an opportunity to get there without starting from scratch.

Instead of building a book of business from zero, you'll have the opportunity to learn an established practice, work alongside the current owner, develop relationships with existing clients, and potentially step into the business as the owner transitions into retirement.

This is a long-term opportunity for someone who wants to build something—not simply work another accounting job.

Apply today to learn more about the position and succession opportunity.