Tax Accountant

Description

A growing professional services firm in Richland is seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to join its leadership team. This is an excellent opportunity for a seasoned tax professional who enjoys building client relationships, providing strategic tax guidance, and contributing to the growth of a collaborative practice.

The ideal candidate is a proactive advisor with strong technical tax expertise, exceptional communication skills, and a passion for helping clients achieve their financial goals. This position offers significant leadership exposure and long-term growth potential.

Key Responsibilities

+ Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services for individuals, business owners, and high-net-worth clients.

+ Prepare and review complex tax returns, including individual, partnership, corporate, and fiduciary returns.

+ Identify tax-saving opportunities through financial analysis, entity structuring, retirement planning strategies, and overall tax optimization.

+ Monitor changes in federal and state tax regulations and communicate relevant impacts to clients and internal team members.

+ Represent clients before taxing authorities during audits, inquiries, and correspondence as needed.

+ Collaborate with internal and external professionals to develop comprehensive financial and tax strategies.

+ Mentor and support developing tax professionals within the organization.

+ Contribute to business development initiatives, client retention efforts, and firm leadership activities.

BENEFITS OFFERED:

+ SALARY RANGE: $85,000-$115,000

+ Healthcare Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision

+ Other Insurance:
Life Insurance

+ Retirement Plan: 401k with a company match

+ PTO:
Two Weeks Paid Time Off

Requirements

Qualifications

+ Active CPA license required.

+ Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.

+ Minimum of 3 years of progressive tax experience, preferably within public accounting, tax advisory, or consulting environments.

+ Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and trust taxation.

+ Experience providing tax planning and advisory services for complex client situations.

+ Proficiency with tax preparation software and accounting systems.

+ Excellent written and verbal communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly.

+ Self-motivated professional with leadership potential and a client-focused approach.

Compensation & Benefits

+ Competitive salary plus performance-based incentives.

+ Comprehensive medical, retirement, and paid time off benefits.

+ Opportunity to work with an established client base of business owners, investors, and high-net-worth individuals.

+ Career advancement opportunities, including potential leadership and ownership-track growth.

+ Supportive, collaborative culture focused on professional development and client service excellence.

Why Join?

This is an opportunity to become a key contributor within a growing firm that values relationship-building, technical expertise, and long-term success. You'll work alongside experienced professionals while helping clients navigate complex tax matters and achieve their financial objectives.

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