Tax Preparer

Tax Preparer

PROMAN Staffing is seeking a highly skilled Bookkeeping & Payroll Specialist to join our client's public accounting team located in Festus, MO. This role is ideal for an experienced professional who can manage complex bookkeeping and payroll functions with minimal training and oversight. We are not looking to develop an entry-level candidate for this role. Instead, we prefer someone with proven experience, strong attention to detail, and the ability to confidently process large volumes of financial data accurately and efficiently. Experience with income tax preparation is a plus but not required.

The successful candidate will meet one or more of the following: multiple years of bookkeeping and payroll experience in public accounting, with demonstrated growth or advancement; strong accounting or math aptitude with exceptional attention to detail; proven ability to manage large amounts of financial information accurately; comfortable working independently and making sound judgment calls. This position is best suited for someone who can hit the ground running and add immediate value.

Key responsibilities include performing advanced bookkeeping and payroll processing for multiple clients, accurately managing payroll cycles, reporting, and reconciliations, handling bookkeeping records, balances, and financial documentation, maintaining a high level of accuracy while meeting deadlines, communicating professionally with internal staff and clients as needed, and assisting with income tax preparation if qualified and interested.

Work schedule and requirements include in-office work in Festus, MO, with temporary work-from-home allowed only for limited, justifiable circumstances, possibly combined with PTO. Tax season (January 1 – April 15) requires Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, with 10–40 hours of overtime possible January–February, overtime hours may be worked before/after normal hours or on weekends, and occasional rotating Saturday mornings may be required. Off-season (April 16 – December 31) includes Monday–Thursday: 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Friday: 8:00 AM – 3:00 PM, employees are expected to work 40 hours per week, typically by working slightly longer days Monday–Thursday.

Compensation and benefits include a competitive salary based on experience, willingness to negotiate pay to attract the right candidate, and a comprehensive benefits package (as discussed). Why join us? Enjoy a stable, established public accounting environment, clear expectations and structured workflow, a team-oriented culture with professional autonomy, and long-term opportunity for the right candidate. Start your career TODAY with PROMAN Staffing!