Tax Accountant

Burds & Kuntz is a highly collaborative, client-focused CPA firm that works with complex, high-level clients. Unlike many firms, we maintain a curated client base, allowing our team to focus on meaningful, high-impact tax work rather than high-volume, low-complexity returns. This role offers a unique blend of public accounting tax experience with exposure to private company environments, including acting as an extension of a client’s internal tax function. If you're looking for strong mentorship, meaningful client exposure, and consistent work year-round (not just during busy season), this is a great opportunity to grow your career in public accounting. What You’ll Do Prepare and support tax compliance work for corporations, partnerships, and individuals Work heavily on multi-state tax filings, including supporting large corporate clients filing across multiple jurisdictions Assist with complex tax returns (corporate and pass-through entities, including S-Corps and partnerships) Analyze financial data and apply strong accounting fundamentals to support tax filings Collaborate with team members to divide and manage large client engagements (ex: splitting multi-state filings across team members) Gain exposure to year-round tax work, including extensions (Sept 15/Oct 15 deadlines) Participate in tax planning and year-end strategy work for ongoing clients Work closely with mentors (Tax Directors) and receive regular coaching and feedback Must-Have Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field 0–3 years of experience in tax (public accounting experience or relevant internship preferred) Basic understanding of: Tax compliance and preparation Corporate, partnership, or individual returns Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Ability to work in a team-oriented, collaborative environment Strong communication skills and willingness to ask questions Interest in pursuing a career in public accounting tax Preferred Qualifications Experience in a public accounting firm environment Exposure to: Corporate tax returns Partnership or S-Corp filings Progress toward CPA (or clear intent to pursue) For experienced candidates (2–3 years): ideally started or passed portions of the CPA exam Experience with multi-state tax filings or complex tax engagements Comfort working with larger, more sophisticated clients Desire for long-term career growth in public accounting (or strong long-term contributor mindset) What's different about this role? Consistent year-round work Lower busy-season hours (~50/week) Mentorship and coaching model High-quality client exposure #J-18808-Ljbffr Burds & Kuntz, Professional Corporation