Tax public

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, and pass-through entities with a strong focus on accuracy and timeliness.
• Communicate with clients and internal team members to gather financial information, clarify open items, and keep engagements moving efficiently.
• Conduct tax research on technical issues and record clear, supportable conclusions for review and implementation.
• Analyze financial data and tax documentation to identify issues, resolve discrepancies, and support sound filing positions.
• Build practical knowledge of client operations to deliver responsive service and recognize areas where additional guidance may be valuable.
• Manage assigned work with attention to deadlines, organization, and quality by reviewing deliverables before submission.
• Maintain compliance with applicable tax rules, industry standards, and ethical requirements governing public accounting practice.
• Continue developing technical and advisory skills through hands-on experience, training, and increasing responsibility within the firm.

Requirements

• At least 3 years of tax experience, including preparation of returns in a public accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing corporate income tax, individual tax returns, and partnership tax returns.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting preferred.
• Strong research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities with the capacity to document findings clearly.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software, along with the ability to produce accurate finished work efficiently.
• Effective time management skills with the ability to organize priorities, adapt to changing demands, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communication skills and a collaborative approach to working with clients and colleagues.
• Commitment to continued learning and career growth in tax and client service.

Skills

• Technical tax knowledge
• Advisory capabilities
• Collaborative public accounting environment

Benefits

• Medical
• Vision
• Dental
• Lifetime Disability Insurance
• 401(k)

Pay

• Competitive compensation

Schedule

• Full-time

About the Role

We are looking for a detail-oriented Senior Tax Accountant to join a CPA firm serving clients in Mountain Home, Arkansas. This position offers the chance to strengthen technical tax knowledge, expand advisory capabilities, and grow within a collaborative public accounting environment.