About the Role
B&A is hiring a Tax Accountant to support our Tax Manager on preparation, workpaper assembly, and first-pass reviews across individual and business returns. You’ll handle day-to-day prep in CCH Axcess (or similar), tie out workpapers, and help keep busy season smooth and on-time.
Responsibilities
- Prepare federal and state returns: 1040, 1065, 1120S, plus select 1120/990 as assigned.
- Build and maintain complete workpaper binders (trial balance, tie-outs, tickmarks, lead sheets).
- Handle book-to-tax reconciliations, fixed assets/Form 4562, 199A, 4797, 6252, state apportionment.
- Draft K-1s, basis worksheets, and partner/shareholder schedules.
- Research targeted issues (SALT, Alabama returns, nexus, depreciation lives) with firm resources.
- Support extensions, estimates, e-file submissions, and notice responses.
- Collaborate with Accounting Services on year-end close → tax readiness.
- Communicate status, issues, and information requests proactively.
Qualifications
- 1–2 years in public tax (or strong internship equivalent) with hands-on prep experience.
- Proficiency in CCH Axcess (or UltraTax/ProSeries/Lacerte) and solid Excel/Google Sheets skills.
- Comfort reading trial balances, adjusting journal entries, and working from client QBO/QBD files.
- Accuracy, organization, and deadline ownership—especially Jan–Apr.
- Professional communication with clients and internal teams.
- Bonus: Alabama SALT, multi-state pass-throughs, and payroll/sales tax exposure.
- Tight-knit team, real mentorship under an experienced Tax Manager.
- Diverse client base (professional services, real estate, trades, retail).
- Process-driven environment with room to grow to Senior Tax Accountant.
Compensation & Benefits
- Competitive salary dependent upon experience
- Benefits: medical, PTO, holidays, 401(k), CPE budget, exam support, and more.
- Flexible schedule outside peak season.
Skills & Qualifications
- Bachelor’s of Accounting
- 1+ years of Accounting experience
- Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
- Proactive problem solver with a willingness to learn and grow within the organization
Pay: From $50,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Family leave
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Work Location: In person
