Overview

Our client is looking for a Tax-Focused Accountant to strengthen its financial operations, maintain accurate books, and ensure timely and accurate tax compliance. The ideal candidate will manage day-to-day accounting activities while serving as the internal subject-matter expert on U.S. tax preparation, tax compliance, and tax planning. This remote opportunity is perfect for an experienced accountant skilled in U.S. federal and state taxation, payroll-related tax requirements, and multi-state financial reporting.

Schedule

Work Hours: 8:00am - 5:00pm Monday to Friday, with 1 hour unpaid break | Milledgeville, GA EDT

Responsibilities

Tax Preparation & Compliance

• Prepare and organize financial information and supporting schedules for federal, state, and local tax filings.
• Assist with preparation and review of business tax returns and related tax documentation.
• Research and interpret applicable U.S. tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements.
• Monitor tax filing deadlines and ensure required documents and information are prepared on time.
• Review transactions and financial records for potential tax implications.
• Assist with tax notices, correspondence, and inquiries from tax authorities.
• Coordinate with external CPAs, tax preparers, payroll providers, and other financial professionals as needed.

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Identify legitimate tax-saving opportunities and recommend strategies to management.
• Analyze the tax impact of business decisions, expenditures, and operational changes.
• Assist with estimated tax planning and forecasting.
• Monitor changes in federal and state tax regulations that may affect the business.
• Help ensure the company's accounting practices support accurate and defensible tax reporting.

Accounting & Bookkeeping

• Maintain accurate general ledger accounts and financial records.
• Perform monthly bank, credit card, and account reconciliations.
• Review income and expense transactions for proper classification and documentation.
• Prepare and maintain supporting schedules for financial statements and tax filings.
• Assist with month-end and year-end close activities.
• Investigate and resolve accounting discrepancies.
• Maintain organized financial documentation and audit-ready records.

Payroll & Multi-State Support

• Review payroll-related accounting entries and ensure payroll expenses are properly recorded.
• Assist with payroll tax reconciliation and reporting.
• Support compliance with applicable state and local tax requirements.
• Help identify potential tax and accounting issues associated with operating across multiple states.

Financial Reporting & Analysis

• Prepare periodic financial reports and management summaries.
• Analyze financial data and identify unusual variances or discrepancies.
• Provide management with accurate financial information to support business decisions.
• Assist with budgeting, forecasting, and cash-flow analysis as needed.

Requirements

• 4+ years of professional accounting experience, with significant U.S. tax experience.
• Strong understanding of U.S. federal and state taxation.
• Hands-on experience preparing or supporting U.S. business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of bookkeeping, general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and financial reporting.
• Experience with payroll accounting and payroll tax concepts.
• Experience working with businesses operating in multiple U.S. states is highly preferred.
• Strong proficiency in QuickBooks Online or similar accounting software.
• Strong Excel/Google Sheets skills.
• Excellent attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to independently research tax rules and resolve accounting/tax issues.
• Strong written and verbal English communication skills.
• Ability to handle confidential financial and business information with discretion.

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, EA, or equivalent U.S. tax/accounting credential.
• Experience working with healthcare, home care, Medicaid, or other regulated service businesses.
• Experience with multi-state tax compliance.
• Experience coordinating with U.S.-based CPAs or tax firms.
• Knowledge of payroll tax filings, sales/use tax, and other state/local tax obligations.
• Experience with tax preparation software such as ProSeries, Lacerte, UltraTax, Drake, or similar platforms.

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is a tax accountant first and a general accountant second. They should be comfortable getting into the details of a company's books, understanding how transactions affect taxes, and proactively identifying issues before they become problems. We're looking for someone who can:

• Own the accuracy and organization of financial records.
• Understand the why behind the numbers, not simply enter transactions.
• Spot tax risks and potential savings opportunities.
• Work independently and meet strict tax and accounting deadlines.
• Communicate financial and tax matters clearly to non-accounting stakeholders.
• Handle sensitive financial information with a high degree of confidentiality.
• Adapt to a growing, multi-state healthcare/home-care business.

Key Success Measures

Success in this role will be measured by:

• Accurate and timely tax preparation and compliance support.
• Clean, reconciled, and well-maintained accounting records.
• Minimal accounting and tax discrepancies.
• Timely identification of tax risks and filing requirements.
• Effective tax planning and identification of legitimate savings opportunities.
• Accurate payroll and tax-related accounting.
• Reliable financial reporting for management.
• Strong organization of tax and accounting documentation.

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health insurance for eligible locations

Note

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