Tax Accountant (Hybrid)

About Us

We are a full-service accounting firm with a close-knit team of professionals, providing bookkeeping, accounting, FP&A, fractional CFO services, individual and business tax preparation, tax planning, and consulting. We serve a wide range of clients across industries and pride ourselves on high-quality work, strong client relationships, and thoughtful, proactive tax guidance.

The Role

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to join our growing team in a hybrid capacity based in Greenville, NC. This role is ideal for someone with at least two tax seasons of business return experience who enjoys ownership of their work, values accuracy and process, and communicates confidently with clients.

You’ll work closely with our team, preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns while contributing to planning, process improvement, and client success.

Key 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

Required Experience & Skills

• 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

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA or EA (or actively pursuing)
• Experience with multi-state and higher-complexity returns
• Comfort reviewing or coaching staff work
• Process-driven mindset with an interest in improving workflows and efficiency

Tools & Technology (Preferred)

• Intuit ProConnect Tax
• QuickBooks Online and Desktop
• Excel (sorting, filtering, pivots, reconciliations)

Why Join Us

• $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