Tax Accountant (Staff or Senior)
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Tax Accountant (Staff or Senior)
72,000–95,000 / Year
Location
Fayetteville, Arkansas, United States
Experience
Mid
Posted
Jul 10, 2026
Apply by
August 9, 2026
Applicants
0
Early applicantEasy applyFull-timeHybrid
Job Description
Arkansas Talent Group is partnering with a large CPA Firm to find a Tax Accountant (Staff or Senior) for their organization, in either Little Rock, AR
or Fayetteville, AR. This is a newly created position driven by the firm's continued growth. Joining this well-established organization means becoming part of a respected firm with a long-standing reputation for excellence. It's an outstanding opportunity to accelerate your career, gain exposure to complex tax work, and learn alongside one of the premier tax teams in Arkansas, with significant potential for long-term growth and advancement.
What You Will Do:
- Effectively prepare and apply tax knowledge to individual returns and (ex.1040) and business returns (ex. 1120S, 1065)
- Prepare a completed and organized tax file, including appropriate supporting documentation for the tax return.
- Anticipate problems and issues and effectively exhibit communication, listening, and problem-solving skills.
- Provide basic reviews on individual and business returns.
- Comply with Firm practice management procedures and systems.
- Demonstrate an understanding of fundamental principles of tax law.
- Develop positive working relationships with all clients.
- Exhibit an understanding of computer systems used in tax preparation process.
- Exhibit an understanding of the tax levels of authorities, legal precedents, rulings, and regulations.
- Provide research support to a transaction review process.
- Work on assigned segments of tax and in some instances; assume substantial responsibility (under supervision) for small individual and business returns.
- Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each calendar year.
What You Will Have:
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
- Minimum two tax seasons' experience.
- CPA preferred; desire to obtain CPA or EA credential strongly preferred.
- Foundational knowledge of GAAP and other accounting-related topics.
- Ability to work extended hours during busy seasons.
What the Client Offers:
- Competitive compensation package, salary plus bonus opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) and holidays
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development and continuing education opportunities
- Potential career advancement opportunities
- Hybrid work flexibility available after one year
Please directly apply or reach out to Jennifer Thompson on LinkedIn.
Arkansas Talent Group is a Permanent Placement Recruiting Firm, all considerations will be held confidential.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and apply tax knowledge to individual and business returns.
- Prepare completed and organized tax files with supporting documentation.
- Provide basic reviews on individual and business returns.
- Comply with firm practice management procedures and systems.
- Demonstrate understanding of fundamental principles of tax law.
- Develop positive working relationships with clients.
- Provide research support to transaction review processes.
- Maintain a minimum of 40 hours of Continuing Professional Education (CPE) each year.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field
Skills Required
Tax preparationGAAPTax law principlesTax researchTax filing softwareCommunicationListeningProblem solvingAttention to detail
Benefits
- Competitive compensation package
- Bonus opportunities
- Generous Paid Time Off (PTO)
- Holidays
- Health insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
- Professional development opportunities
- Continuing education opportunities
- Career advancement opportunities
- Hybrid work flexibility
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