About the role

  • Tax Accountant responsible for preparing and reviewing business and individual tax returns. Joining a hybrid team at a full-service accounting firm in Greenville, NC.

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review individual (1040) and business tax returns, including 1065, 1120S, and 1120, plus state filings
  • Identify tax issues, perform research, and apply sound professional judgment
  • Support tax planning through projections, estimated taxes, and entity considerations
  • Review financial statements and understand book-to-tax differences
  • Maintain clear documentation, workpapers, and return support
  • Communicate directly with clients to request information, explain tax outcomes, and manage expectations
  • Manage deadlines, organize work efficiently, and drive engagements from start to finish
  • Collaborate with bookkeeping and advisory team members to ensure alignment and accuracy

Requirements

  • Minimum 2+ tax seasons preparing business tax returns with an accounting firm
  • Strong technical tax compliance skills
  • Ability to prepare complex individual and business returns with minimal supervision
  • Solid understanding of closely held business and individual tax issues
  • Excellent organization, attention to detail, and time management
  • Professional, client-ready communication skills
  • CPA or EA (or actively pursuing) preferred
  • Experience with multi-state and higher-complexity returns preferred
  • Comfort reviewing or coaching staff work preferred
  • Process-driven mindset with an interest in improving workflows and efficiency preferred
  • Intuit ProConnect Tax, QuickBooks Online and Desktop, and Excel proficiency preferred

Benefits

  • $45,000–$65,000 base salary, plus per-return commissions, annual bonuses, PTO, and paid holidays
  • Hybrid work environment
  • Direct access to firm leadership and meaningful responsibility
  • Opportunity to grow with a firm that values quality, ethics, and continuous improvement
  • Supportive, collaborative team culture

Job title

Tax Accountant

Job type

Experience level

JuniorMid level

Salary

$45,000 - $65,000 per year

Degree requirement

Bachelor's Degree

Location requirements

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