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Tax Accountant

$60k - $85k

Creative Financial Staffing

Tax Accountant – CPA Firm

Location: Southbury, CT Salary: $60,000–$85,000 + Incentive Pay Schedule: Full-Time, Onsite | 9:00 AM–5:30 PM

Why This Tax Accountant Position?
  • Join an established CPA firm with long-term stability
  • Position is open due to a retirement
  • Great opportunity for someone earlier in their tax career who wants to continue developing
  • Firm is willing to train and develop someone with the right tax foundation
  • Exposure to both individual and business tax returns
  • Year-round accounting experience beyond tax season
  • 401(k), PTO, paid holidays, and incentive opportunities
  • Significant compensation flexibility for an experienced CPA or EA
Responsibilities of the Tax Accountant
  • Prepare individual and business tax returns, including 1040s, Schedule C/E, S-Corps, Partnerships, and Corporate returns
  • Assist with tax extensions and other tax compliance work
  • Support year-round bookkeeping and general ledger review
  • Assist with payroll-related accounting and entity setup
  • Work directly with clients and other members of the firm
  • Handle additional tax and accounting projects throughout the year
Preferred Qualifications for the Tax Accountant
  • Bachelor's degree
  • Some tax experience within a CPA firm/public accounting environment
  • Fluency in Albanian is a plus
  • Interest in continuing to develop a career in tax
  • CPA track is a plus
  • Drake Tax and QuickBooks experience are a plus

More experienced CPA/EA candidates are also encouraged to apply. The firm can offer significantly higher compensation, including $150K+, for someone with substantial tax experience who can step in and operate independently.

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