Tax Accountant - CPA/Enrolled Agent

$83,200 - $166,400/Yr

Sechrest & Bloom - Acton, MA

Part-time,Full-time - Entry Level

Remote - Acton, MA

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

Sechrest & Bloom, LLC is seeking a dedicated and motivated Tax Accountant, preferably a CPA or Enrolled Agent, to join their team. The role involves preparing individual and fiduciary tax returns, tax planning, and client communication. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in public accounting and a commitment to providing excellent client service, with flexibility in hours during the tax season.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of individual (1040) and fiduciary (i.e., 1041 trust and estate) returns.
• Preparation of estate (706) and gift (709) tax returns.
• Tax planning for individual, fiduciary, and business clients.
• Responding to client inquiries and corresponding with clients.
• Conducting meetings with clients to discuss their tax planning and tax preparation.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• At least 2-3 years of public accounting experience preparing 1040 income tax returns.
• Experience with preparing 1041 fiduciary tax returns for trusts and estates.
• Experience with preparing 706 Estate and 709 Gift Tax returns.
• Bookkeeping skills and experience with QuickBooks Online.
• Strong communication, organization, analytical, client service, and PC skills.
• Strong work ethic and ownership of assignments.
• Time management skills.
• Solid verbal and written communication skills.
• Must live within 20 miles of Acton, MA.

Nice-to-haves

• CPA certification (Preferred)
• Enrolled Agent certification (Preferred)

Benefits

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Work from home
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement