Certified Public Accountant

Our client, a leading accounting firm, is seeking a Certified Public Accountant for a full-time, onsite role in Kalispell, Montana. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CPA to provide comprehensive tax and accounting services to a diverse client base while building lasting professional relationships.

You'll be a key member of the accounting team, delivering tax preparation, financial reporting, and advisory services to individual and business clients. This role offers the chance to work across diverse entity types-from sole proprietors to corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, and nonprofit organizations-while managing multiple priorities during busy tax seasons.

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations
• Conduct tax research, analyze complex tax issues, and develop tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities
• Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with professional standards
• Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes
• Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individual clients on entity selection, succession planning, cash flow management, and financial performance improvement
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence; assist clients with audits and examinations
• Maintain compliance with AICPA and Montana Board of Public Accountants standards; stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations
• Mentor and support junior accounting staff; assist with quality control and workflow management
• Participate in business development and community engagement activities

• Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• Proven experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns
• Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software
• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities

• 5+ years of public accounting experience
• Experience with tax planning and consulting services
• Familiarity with Quick Books and cloud-based accounting platforms
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff
• Knowledge of small business and closely held company accounting

Pay and details

• Salary: $91,000 to $120,000 per year
• Full-time, onsite position in Kalispell, MT 59901
• No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available