Tax Staff Accountant
- Boulder, CO, United States
$80,000 to $100,000 USD / year
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Job details
- Pay
- $80,000 to $100,000 USD / year
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- Experience
- At least 2 years of tax accounting experience.
- Posting language
- English
- Posted
Original job description
We are looking for a meticulous Tax Staff Accountant to join a public accounting team in Boulder, Colorado. This position focuses on preparing and reviewing a variety of tax filings for individuals and business entities while helping maintain timely, accurate compliance. The ideal candidate brings hands-on tax preparation experience, sound judgment when applying tax regulations, and a proactive approach to identifying planning opportunities.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and examine federal, state, and local tax returns for individual clients and a range of business structures.
- Complete filings such as Forms 1040, 1120S, and 1065, ensuring information is accurate, consistent, and fully supported.
- Compile, organize, and reconcile financial records and tax documents needed to produce complete returns.
- Research tax questions and apply current federal, state, and local rules to specific filing situations.
- Identify opportunities to improve tax outcomes and contribute to planning recommendations for clients or the business.
- Address tax notices and support responses to audits, agency reviews, and other compliance-related inquiries.
- Work closely with clients, colleagues, and leadership to clarify tax matters and resolve outstanding issues.
- Monitor filing calendars, maintain supporting workpapers, and ensure all required documentation is retained properly.
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of tax accounting experience.
- Practical experience preparing returns including Forms 1040, 1120S, and 1065.
- Working knowledge of tax preparation for S corporations, C corporations, partnerships, and individual taxpayers.
- Familiarity with federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements.
- Proficiency with tax software, including CCH ProSystem fx, and strong Microsoft Excel skills.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and written and verbal communication abilities.
- High degree of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage deadlines effectively.