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SUMMARY
Dark Horse is a modern, first-of-its-kind CPA firm dedicated to creating a better career and life for public accountants while delivering unparalleled outcomes for clients. As a firm, we primarily serve small businesses and entrepreneurs who are dark horses among their larger, more established competitors. As a leadership team, we serve our accountants who are dark horses; those who are charting a new path in public accounting and growing much faster than their peers at traditional firms.
Desirable candidates will have studied our CPA and talent-facing website, as well as our client-facing website, and will understand our business beyond a surface-level knowledge.
We’re hiring a Tax staff accountant who can handle both complex tax compliance and light accounting/bookkeeping responsibilities. This role is ideal for someone who is technically strong, highly self-reliant, and experienced in working independently in a remote environment. You will be preparing U.S. tax returns, supporting clean-up and oversight of financials in QuickBooks Online, interacting with clients, conducting technical research, and playing a critical role in overall engagement workflows and quality.
Primary Responsibilities
- Prepare and review individual and business tax returns in compliance with U.S. tax laws and regulations.
- Communicate with clients to gather necessary documents, clarify missing details, and ensure accurate information.
- Analyze client data to identify potential deductions, credits, and tax-saving opportunities.
- Maintain organized and confidential client records.
- Collaborate with team members to ensure deadlines are met and quality standards are upheld.
- Review and interpret financial statements to support tax preparation and advisory work.
- Review client’s books, perform clean-up projects in QuickBooks Online.
- Analyze and adjust financial statements and general ledgers for accuracy and completeness.
- Prepare and post journal entries, identify and resolve accounting discrepancies in QuickBooks Online.
- Conduct tax research and communicate clearly with clients and team members.
- Assist with internal SOPs, workflow documentation, and process improvements.
Qualifications
- 2-3 years of U.S. tax preparation experience.
- Strong command of QuickBooks Online and journal entry adjustments.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently, make sound decisions, and manage priorities.
- Technically detail-oriented and comfortable reading IRS instructions and applying tax law. Proficiency with tools such as ProConnect, CCH Axcess, Karbon, Practice Ignition.
- Willing to adapt and work at a high level of intensity and fast pace to support the needs of a rapidly growing business.
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance contributions
- 4% 401(k) match
- Unlimited PTO
- Flexible Schedule
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Seniority Level
Entry level
Employment Type
Full-time
Job Function
Accounting/Auditing and Finance
Industries
Accounting
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