Tax Associate (CPA) – 100% Remote

Job summary

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for various entity types while managing client engagements and deadlines. Perform tax research, assist with tax planning strategies, and collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax matters.

Job details

Tax Associate (CPA) – 100% Remote Location: Remote Position Type: Full-Time Industry: Public Accounting About the Opportunity We are partnering with a well-established public accounting firm known for its strong culture, collaborative team environment, and long-term career growth. This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants to work remotely while continuing to develop their technical skills, work with a diverse client base, and be part of a firm that values quality work and its people. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency Perform tax research and apply findings to client situations Assist with tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes Communicate directly with clients to gather information and provide updates Collaborate with managers and partners on complex tax matters Qualifications CPA license required Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred) 2–5+ years of public accounting tax experience Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations Experience with tax software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, ProSystem, or similar) Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment Strong attention to detail and organizational skills Excellent communication and client service skills What Sets This Opportunity Apart 100% Remote – Work from anywhere with a fully distributed team Great Culture – Collaborative, supportive environment with accessible leadership Work-Life Balance – Firm that values sustainability, not burnout Career Growth – Clear path to Senior, Manager, and beyond Diverse Client Exposure – Work across multiple industries and entity types Competitive Compensation + Benefits – Including health, retirement, PTO, and more Who This Role is Ideal For This role is perfect for a CPA who: Wants flexibility without sacrificing career growth Enjoys working directly with clients Takes ownership of their work and deadlines Is looking for a long-term firm with strong leadership and culture

What you’ll do

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for various entity types while managing client engagements and deadlines. Perform tax research, assist with tax planning strategies, and collaborate with firm leadership on complex tax matters.

Requirements

Requires a CPA license and a bachelor's degree in accounting with 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience. Candidates must be proficient in tax software and possess strong technical knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.

Benefits

• Health insurance • Retirement plan • Paid time off

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Communication · Preferred
• Accounting · Preferred

Other relevant skills

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• Tax preparation
• Tax review
• Federal tax regulations
• State tax regulations
• Tax research
• Tax planning
• Client management
• UltraTax
• CCH
• ProSystem
• Accounting
• Communication
• Organizational skills
• Attention to detail
• Tax Software
• Public Accounting
• State Taxes
• ProSystem Fx Engagement (Tax Software)
• Organizational Skills
• Tax Research
• Information Gathering
• Virtual Teams
• Leadership
• Tax Compliance Software
• Tax Planning
• Detail Oriented

Job areas

• Finance & Accounting
• Consulting
• Tax Accountant/Certified Public Accountant
• Tax Specialist
• Accountants
• Tax Preparers