Tax Accountant

Are you an accountant with a strong tax background and an entrepreneurial mindset? If you enjoy tax planning, collaborating with financial advisors, and using technology to drive efficiency and accuracy, this could be a great opportunity to join Gradient's growing Tax Central team. As a Tax Accountant, you'll serve as a trusted tax resource for Financial Services Professionals across the country, helping identify tax planning opportunities, prepare and review returns, and deliver practical guidance that supports better client outcomes.

Gradient Financial Group is a financial services organization with twelve specialized entities, including Tax Central, which provides tax planning, preparation, and advisory support to Financial Services Professionals and their clients nationwide.

• Assist with providing tax expertise and guidance to Financial Services Professionals, serving as a trusted resource for federal and state tax questions.
• Review and analyze client tax returns to identify errors, missed opportunities, and proactive tax planning strategies.
• Prepare and review individual, business, and fiduciary tax returns for Financial Services Professionals and their clients.
• Research complex tax issues and communicate clear, practical recommendations to support client planning.
• Develop tax planning strategies that help clients minimize tax liability while remaining compliant with current tax laws.
• Create clear, actionable tax resources, training materials, and best practices to help Financial Services Professionals confidently advise their clients.
• Stay current on federal and state tax law changes and communicate relevant updates to internal teams and advisors.
• Represent clients before the IRS, when needed, regarding notices, examinations, and other tax matters.

• Minimum 1 year of hands-on public accounting experience providing individual and/or business tax preparation and planning to clients.
  Required
• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA). Preferred
• Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual, business, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Experience working with tax software (CCH preferred).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and tax planning strategies.
• Ability to research and interpret complex tax issues and communicate practical recommendations.
• Leverage technology and automation to streamline workflows, enhance accuracy, and prioritize strategic analysis over manual data entry.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively support Financial Services Professionals across the United States.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience representing taxpayers before the IRS in audits, notices, and other tax matters is a plus.
• Competitive compensation and comprehensive benefits
• 4 weeks of accrued PTO, plus 9 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and 401(k)
• 8 hours of paid volunteer time off (VTO)
• Ongoing professional development and training
• A collaborative team that values expertise, initiative, and growth

At Gradient, we set high expectations, but we back them with support, collaboration, and opportunities to grow. If you’re positive, driven, and enjoy working alongside motivated teammates, you’ll feel right at home.