Tax Preparer/Staff Tax Accountant
Tax Preparer/Staff Tax Accountant
Location: Norwalk, CT
Position Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Compensation: $65,000 - $80,000 Base + ~10% Productivity Bonus
The Role
We are seeking a detail-oriented Tax Preparer / Staff Tax Accountant to join our team. In this hands-on position, you will work closely with small business owners and high-net-worth individuals, handling client bookkeeping clean-up, preparing individual and business tax returns, and organizing tax documentation.
This role offers a collaborative environment, direct mentorship from senior leaders, and a clear, structured growth path to advance your public accounting career.
Key Responsibilities
Tax Preparation: Prepare individual (Form 1040) and small-to-midsize business returns (Forms 1065, 1120-S, 1120), ensuring accuracy and compliance with federal and state regulations.
Bookkeeping & Trial Balances: Clean up and adjust client trial balances in QuickBooks (Online & Desktop); perform bank reconciliations, record depreciation schedules, and post standard journal entries.
Client Communication: Gather tax documentation, follow up on missing information, and assist clients with general accounting inquiries.
Engagement Support: Organize electronic tax files, assemble tax returns for final review by senior staff and managers, and track filing deadlines.
Requirements
Experience: 1-3 years of hands-on tax preparation and bookkeeping experience in a public accounting firm or tax office.
Education: Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (or equivalent practical experience); EA designation or pursuing a CPA is a plus.
Software Skills: Proficiency in QuickBooks (Online & Desktop) and Microsoft Excel. Experience with UltraTax CS or Thomson Reuters software is a major plus.
Attributes: High attention to detail, strong organizational skills, and a genuine interest in serving small business clients.
Hours & Culture
Busy Season: ~55-60 hours per week during peak periods (Feb-April & Sept-Oct).
Work-Life Balance: Informal summer hours (Late May-August). We consistently invest in modern technology and workflow processes to prevent year-round burnout.
Benefits & Perks
Bonuses: ~10% annual productivity bonus paid in two installments (April and October).
Time Off: 3 weeks of PTO + a robust paid holiday schedule (including Christmas Eve, the day after Christmas, Black Friday, and 2 days off immediately following the April 15th deadline).
Health & Retirement: Aetna Health Insurance with an HRA (100% premium covered for employee-only); 401(k) with traditional/Roth options and employer match (eligible after 1 year).
Professional Development: 40+ hours of annual CPE fully paid (including a 2-day tax update seminar every January); annual performance reviews right after the April deadline.
- For this position, you must be currently authorized to work in the United States without the need for sponsorship for a non-immigrant visa. This job was first posted by CyberCoders on 08/05/2026 and applications will be accepted on an ongoing basis until the position is filled or closed.Everforth CyberCoders is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
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Salary
$65000 - $80000 USD per year
