Experienced Tax Accountant (Indianapolis)

Tax Accountant

Northwest Indianapolis, IN | Full-Time | On-Site

$53,750–$101,000 annually, based on relevant income-tax preparation experience, technical capability, credentials, and overall experience. CPA licensure is not required.

About the Role

J.R. Helms & Associates, P.C. is looking for an experienced tax professional to join our growing Indianapolis accounting firm. If you have hands-on experience preparing individual and business income tax returns, we want to hear from you.

CPA licensure is not required. Experienced tax preparers, Enrolled Agents (EAs), and CPAs are all encouraged to apply. What matters most to us is your practical experience preparing U.S. income tax returns and your ability to work confidently with individual and small-business clients.

This is a hands-on, client-facing role preparing federal and state income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120 based on your experience. You'll manage multiple client engagements, research tax issues, communicate directly with clients, and work with other accounting professionals and firm leadership.

What You'll Do

• Prepare federal and state individual and business income tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S, and 1120
• Review client financial and tax information and identify missing or incomplete items
• Work with accounting records and supporting schedules needed to prepare accurate returns
• Research tax questions, discrepancies, and client-specific issues
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information and resolve questions
• Assist with tax planning and related client needs
• Maintain accurate workpapers and documentation
• Independently manage multiple client returns, priorities, and deadlines
• Collaborate with other accountants and firm leadership
• Assist with related accounting and client needs when appropriate

What We're Looking For

• Hands-on professional experience preparing U.S. income tax returns
• Experience preparing Form 1040 individual returns
• Hands-on experience with Form 1065 and/or 1120S business returns strongly preferred
• Understanding of federal and state income taxation
• Ability to independently prepare returns appropriate to your experience level
• Strong attention to detail and tax problem-solving skills
• Professional client communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple clients, assignments, and deadlines
• Public accounting, tax-firm, or other professional tax-preparation experience preferred
• Small-business tax experience preferred
• QuickBooks experience is helpful
• CPA or EA credential is welcomed but NOT required

Compensation

$53,000–$101,000 annually , based on income tax preparation experience, technical capability, credentials, and overall experience. CPA licensure is not required to qualify for the position.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Stipend
• SIMPLE IRA with 3% company match
• Paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Paid continuing education and professional development
• CPA/EA professional development support
• Professional membership support
• Exposure to a wide variety of individual and small-business tax situations
• Opportunities for continued professional growth

You May Be a Great Fit If

• You enjoy hands-on income tax preparation and want to continue developing your tax expertise
• You're comfortable working directly with individuals and small-business owners
• You enjoy variety and working across multiple clients rather than one company or account
• You can independently work through tax questions while knowing when to collaborate with others
• You value accuracy, accountability, professional growth, and client service
• You prefer working with a smaller professional firm where your work has a visible impact

Why J.R. Helms & Associates?

At J.R. Helms & Associates, you won't be limited to one narrow piece of the tax process. You'll work directly with individuals and small-business owners, prepare a variety of returns, solve real client issues, and see how your work fits into the bigger picture.

We're a growing local firm where experienced professionals can have a meaningful impact. You'll work closely with other accountants and firm leadership, have the opportunity to take ownership of your work, and continue developing your tax and accounting expertise.

We value:

• Meaningful client relationships — Work directly with the individuals and business owners you are helping.
• Variety in your work — Gain experience across different clients, industries, entities, and tax situations.
• Professional independence — Experienced team members are trusted to manage their work and take responsibility for their clients and deadlines.
• Accessible leadership — Work closely with firm leadership rather than through multiple layers of management.
• Continued growth — Expand your technical knowledge and take on greater responsibility as your experience develops.
• A small-firm environment — Your work, ideas, and contributions are visible and matter to the success of the firm.
• Long-term opportunity — Join a firm that is continuing to grow and looking for professionals who want to grow with it.

If you're an experienced tax professional looking for a place where you can do meaningful tax work, build client relationships, and be an important part of a growing local firm, we'd like to hear from you.