Senior Staff Accountant

Tax Staff Accountant / Senior Staff AccountantErickson & Associates | Beaufort, South CarolinaAbout the OpportunityErickson & Associates is seeking an experienced tax accountant with a strong foundation inaccounting and business tax preparation.We are particularly interested in someone who enjoys the technical challenges of businesstaxation, works independently, and wants to continue developing professionally within acollaborative CPA firm.The ideal candidate will bring practical experience preparing business tax returns and possess theability and ambition to grow into more complex assignments, return review, and potentially amanagement position.Key Responsibilities• Prepare federal and applicable state income tax returns for businesses, includingcorporations, S corporations, and partnerships.• Prepare individual and other tax returns as assigned.• Analyze financial statements, general ledgers, and trial balances to identify necessary taxadjustments.• Evaluate client financial records for accuracy and completeness before preparing returns.• Identify and resolve accounting issues affecting tax preparation.• Research tax questions and apply relevant regulations to client situations.• Work directly with firm leadership to address complex tax matters.• Communicate with clients to obtain information, resolve discrepancies, and explain tax-related issues.• Maintain accurate workpapers, supporting schedules, and documentation.• Develop the skills necessary to assume tax return review and additional leadershipresponsibilities.Qualifications• Approximately three or more years of relevant public accounting or tax preparationexperience, with meaningful exposure to business tax returns.• Strong understanding of accounting fundamentals, financial statements, and generalledger activity.• Demonstrated ability to prepare business tax returns rather than exclusively individualreturns.• Familiarity with corporate, S corporation, or partnership taxation.• Strong analytical skills and attention to detail.• Ability to work independently while collaborating with other accounting professionals.• Proficiency with professional tax preparation software and Microsoft Excel.• CPA designation or progress toward CPA licensure preferred.• Experience with CCH tax software is a plus, but not required.What Makes This Opportunity DifferentFour-day workweek outside of tax season, subject to the firm's established schedule.• Meaningful professional growth and potential advancement into tax review ormanagement.• Exposure to a variety of business clients and accounting situations.• Direct collaboration with experienced CPAs and firm leadership.• Supportive working environment with a focus on quality and professional development.• The opportunity to build a career in Beaufort, South Carolina.Career DevelopmentWe welcome candidates who are already experienced in complex business tax preparation, aswell as developing professionals who have established strong accounting fundamentals and areready for increased responsibility.Location: Beaufort, South Carolina. On-site work is expected.Compensation and Benefits: Competitive compensation and benefits. Compensationcommensurate with qualifications and experience.