Tax Accountant

Job Description
Tax Accountant
Overtime Required During Busy Season Position Overview

Our growing CPA firm is seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Tax Accountant to join our team. This role supports tax preparation, compliance, planning, and advisory services for a diverse client base. In addition to tax work, this position assists with business consulting and ongoing accounting services.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical tax knowledge, excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines—especially during peak tax season. Overtime is required during busy season.

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for:

• Individuals
• Partnerships
• Corporations (S-Corp & C-Corp)
• Not-for-Profits
• Estates and Trusts

• Assist with proactive tax planning strategies for individuals and businesses
• Identify tax-saving opportunities
• Prepare year-end tax projections
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of returns
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Respond to tax notices and correspondence

• Assist with client representation before the Internal Revenue Service
• Prepare documentation for audits and inquiries

• Advise clients on entity selection and formation
• Assist with obtaining a Federal Employer Identification Number (EIN)
• Support Secretary of State registration filings
• Guide clients through accounting software setup including Quick Books, Wave, and Zoho
• Provide initial business consultation and financial guidance

• Analyze profitability and spending trends
• Provide strategic financial insight and operational recommendations
• Assist clients with budgeting and cash flow management

• Monthly accounting and bookkeeping
• Bank reconciliations
• Financial statement preparation
• Customer invoicing
• Bill payment processing
• Chart of accounts setup and maintenance
• Payroll setup and processing
• Bookkeeping review and cleanup

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field preferred
• CPA license or CPA candidate preferred
• 1–3+ years of tax preparation experience (public accounting preferred)
• Experience with individual and business tax returns
• Familiarity with accounting software platforms
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work overtime during busy season

• Pay $26/hour or DOE
• Professional development opportunities
• Exposure to a diverse client base
• Supportive and collaborative team environment

Express Employment Professionals of Littleton, CO is a leading staffing provider helping job seekers find work with a wide variety of local businesses. Because we're locally owned, we live‑in and work in this community and have a vested interest in its success. In addition to our staffing services, our team is actively involved with a wide variety of causes and organizations that help strengthen our beautiful city.

Our Vision:
To help as many people as possible find good jobs by helping as many clients as possible find good people.