Tax Staff Accountant – Bearden Stroup CPAs
You can have a flexible schedule and work/life balance even in tax season. Apply today if you want to help small businesses with big dreams!

Why Join Us?

• Hybrid work environment with flexible in-office hours
• No mandatory overtime in September or October
• Regular hands-on training and professional development
• We reimburse all CPA costs once you become a licensed CPA
• Incentive bonuses paid every 2 weeks
• 401(k) plan and tuition reimbursement
• Work directly with clients (no going through partners on everything)
• Unlimited PTO in slower seasons (Nov–Dec and June–July)

What We’ll Train Yo To Do

• Prepare and review income tax returns for 1120S, 1065, 1040, 1041, 1120, Sch C, and more
• Use technology to review and record all entries to client books
• Build relationships with small businesses to become a trusted advisor
• Tax planning and projections for businesses and individuals
• Help clients and coworkers resolve bookkeeping issues
• Communicate with clients regarding accounting, tax, and financial decisions

The Ideal Candidate Will Have

• An accounting degree
• Minimum GPA of 3.3
• Ability to comprehend specific, detailed instructions
• Excellent problem-solving skills
• Willingness to learn and develop new skills, including communication and time management
• Positive, team-player attitude
• Proactive, results-oriented mindset

These Qualifications are a Plus

• Experience at a public accounting firm including preparing 1120S, 1065, 1040, and other returns
• QuickBooks Certification, CPA, EA, MBA, and/or MAcc
• Exceptional skills in Microsoft Office, especially Excel
• Typing speed of 60+ WPM
• Well-rounded knowledge of tax law and business best practices
• Experience doing payroll, using QuickBooks, or using Drake Tax

Growth Opportunities

• New grads will receive structured training that develops practical skills
• Experienced candidates will be given more responsibility quickly, including client communication and the chance to lead projects
• Our strong growth over the past several years creates many opportunities for team members to advance within the firm

About Us
At Bearden Stroup, we’re a forward-thinking CPA firm serving small businesses. Our goal is to deliver excellent client service without burning out our staff — even in tax season, expect to work about 50 hours or less each week. We’re a growing CPA firm with a team of 25+ professionals, and we’re hiring for growth, not replacement, as our firm continues to expand. We embrace technology, provide a hybrid work environment with flexible hours, and believe in supporting and developing our team.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $45,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Education:

• Bachelor’s (Required)

Experience:

• Tax season: 2 years (Required)

Work Location: In perso

Please refer the Job description for details