Job Description

Tax Accountant – Personal & Small Business Returns

About Company

Our client is a boutique CPA firm based in Brooklyn, serving individuals, families, and small business owners throughout NYC. They are growing their team ahead of tax season and looking for a detail-oriented Tax Accountant who enjoys working directly with clients not just crunching numbers behind the scenes.

The Role

Looking for someone with the client-facing energy of a seasonal tax pro combined with the technical depth of a CPA firm. You'll prepare and review individual and small business tax returns, meet with clients one-on-one, and help them understand their numbers not just file them.

What You'll Do

• Prepare and review individual (Form 1040) and small business tax returns (Schedule C, 1120-S, 1065)
• Meet with clients in-person and virtually to gather documents and walk through their returns
• Identify deductions, credits, and planning opportunities specific to each client's situation
• Communicate directly with clients on tax questions, IRS notices, and filing status
• Assist with quarterly estimated tax payments and light bookkeeping cleanup as needed
• Ad hoc projects as assigned

What We're Looking For

• 2+ years of tax preparation experience (CPA firm, retail tax prep, or similar)
• BS in Accounting or related field
• Working knowledge of individual and small business tax returns
• Comfortable using professional tax software (Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar)
• CPA, EA, or actively pursuing licensure preferred, not required
• Strong communicator who's comfortable explaining tax concepts to non-experts
• Detail-oriented, organized, and able to manage multiple client files during peak season

What We Offer

• Direct mentorship from firm partners real path to growth, not a call-center environment
• Opportunity for year-round work beyond the tax season rush
• Competitive compensation and benefits

At Empower Staffing, we are dedicated to connecting top talent with leading companies. Our mission is to empower businesses with the right workforce solutions while helping professionals find meaningful and rewarding career opportunities. With years of industry experience, we understand the evolving job market and work tirelessly to bridge the gap between employers and job seekers.