Tax Preparation Specialist

Our client is seeking a detail-oriented and dependable Tax Preparation Specialist to join their in-person accounting team. This role is ideal for a tax professional who enjoys preparing a wide range of returns, supporting clients directly, and contributing to a collaborative, quality-focused environment.

You’ll work across individual, business, and estate tax filings while supporting bookkeeping, payroll, and research needs throughout the firm.

This position offers stability, hands-on client exposure, and the opportunity to continue developing your tax skill set within a professional, supportive team.

• Prepare and complete federal and state tax returns for individuals, businesses, and estates, including Forms 1040, 1041, 1065, 1120S, and 1120
• Assist clients with bookkeeping questions and support using Quick Books
• Support quarterly and annual payroll filings as needed
• Communicate professionally with clients to gather documentation, answer questions, and ensure timely, accurate filings
• Assist team members with tax research and reporting tasks
• Maintain accuracy, organization, and confidentiality across all client records and filings

• Minimum of 2 years of tax return preparation experience
• Experience preparing individual and business returns required
• Familiarity with Ultra Tax is a plus
• Experience working with Quick Books
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Outlook, Word, Excel)
• Accounting degree preferred but not required
• CPA candidate, CPA, or EA credential is a plus
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Self-motivated, dependable, and comfortable working independently
• Open to feedback and committed to continuous learning and process improvement
• Professional demeanor with a strong commitment to client confidentiality
• $65,000 - $85,000
• Health insurance
• Full-time, in-person position

• Stable, full-time role within a professional accounting environment
• Hands-on exposure to a broad mix of tax work
• Supportive team culture with opportunities to grow your skills
• Client-focused firm that values accuracy, professionalism, and collaboration

For immediate consideration please contact Gatlin Johnson with a resume and relevant qualifications.