Remote Public Accountant for an Accounting Firm

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Work Schedule: EST | 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM, Monday–Friday, plus 4 hours on Saturday mornings during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

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About the ClientAn established South Florida CPA practice serving small business owners and high-net-worth individuals is hiring a Public Accountant to own corporate tax return preparation — 1120, 1120S, and 1065 — from raw client financials through filing.

Operating for over two decades, the firm serves a loyal, largely bilingual client base spanning real estate, medical practices, retail, and trusts. Average employee tenure exceeds eight years, and the team is building a tiered preparer-to-reviewer structure to keep pace with rapid organic growth.

About the RoleDay-to-day, this role prepares 40–60 corporate returns per season, performs the write-up work behind them — opening client QuickBooks files, correcting errors, making adjusting journal entries — and communicates directly with clients to gather documentation.

Core ResponsibilitiesCorporate Tax Return Preparation

• Prepare complete 1120, 1120S, and 1065 returns for clients across real estate, medical, retail, and trust industries.

• Input income, expense, and balance sheet data directly into CCH Axcess, including M-1 book-to-tax reconciliations.

• Manage 40–60 returns per season across the February–April and August–October 15 filing peaks.

• Assemble complete work papers and document assumptions for partner review.

Accounting & Write-Up Work

• Analyze client QuickBooks files to identify negative balances, miscategorized transactions, and missing accounts.

• Prepare adjusting journal entries to correct books before tax preparation.

• Perform year-end close procedures and reconciliations for clients with incomplete books.

• Translate P&L and balance sheet data into accurate tax work papers.

Client Communication & Information Gathering

• Request missing documentation (1099s, K-1s, bank statements) directly from clients via email and phone.

• Flag unusual items — foreign entities, gift returns, large one-time transactions — for partner review before proceeding.

• Ask targeted clarifying questions when client financials don't reconcile.

Software & Workflow Management

• Track return status, deadlines, and deliverables in Canopy practice management software.

• Participate in bi-weekly video check-ins and daily team communication via Microsoft Teams.

• Maintain organized digital work papers in compliance with IT security protocols.

Requirements

Must-Have

• 3+ years in a small-to-midsize public accounting / CPA firm serving multiple clients across multiple industries

• Hands-on preparation of 1120, 1120S, and 1065 corporate tax returns, with 40+ returns completed in a single season

• Commercial US tax software experience: CCH Axcess, Lacerte, UltraTax, or GoSystem

• QuickBooks Online and/or Desktop proficiency, including adjusting journal entries, reconciliations, and book-to-tax cleanup

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting

• C1+ English (CEFR)

• Availability Monday–Friday 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM ET, plus 4 hours on Saturdays during tax season (February–April and August–October 15)

Nice-to-Have

• Business-level Spanish fluency

• Foreign tax compliance exposure (Form 5471, FBAR)

• IRS notice and correspondence handling experience

• Enrolled Agent (EA) credential or CPA license from any jurisdiction

• Prior review or supervision of junior tax preparers

Benefits- Competitive Salary: Based on experience and skills

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