Senior Tax Accountant

W E Stevens PC • Omaha, NE

5d • $85,000 - $120,000 • Remote

About The Position

W.E. Stevens, P.C. is a midsize CPA firm in Omaha, Nebraska, seeking a Senior Tax Accountant. This is a full-time, remote position for someone with 5-10 years of experience. The firm serves a diverse client base including closely held businesses, S-corporations, partnerships, high-net-worth individuals, and nonprofits. This role is a new addition to the team, reflecting the firm's deliberate growth, and is intended for someone who will grow with the firm long-term. The Senior Tax Accountant will manage their own portfolio of business and individual clients, handling tax preparation, write-up, compiled financials, planning conversations, and client relationships. The role is fully remote, with an expectation of professional-grade independence. The position offers direct interaction with the owner and firm managers, without unnecessary layers of management.

Requirements

• Active CPA license (hard requirement)
• 5 or more years of public accounting experience, with meaningful time in tax preparation and client-facing roles
• Demonstrated ability to prepare complex individual and business returns independently
• Hands-on experience with accrual and cash basis bookkeeping
• Proficiency in CCH Axcess Tax, UltraTax, or Lacerte and QuickBooks Online or Desktop
• Track record of managing client relationships and deadlines remotely
• Clear written and verbal communicator

Nice To Haves

• IRS representation / Circular 230 experience
• Experience with compiled or reviewed financial statement engagements
• SurePrep, SureBinder, or similar workflow tools
• Nonprofit or trust return experience (990, 1041)

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex tax returns across entity types: Individual (1040), S-corporation (1120-S), partnership (1065), C-corporation (1120), trust (1041), and nonprofit (990)
• Manage month-end and quarter-end write-up and bookkeeping engagements for business clients (cash and accrual basis)
• Prepare compiled financial statements in accordance with applicable professional standards
• Lead client relationships for portfolio status updates, planning conversations, and open item follow-up
• Research complex tax and accounting issues; document conclusions and communicate recommendations clearly
• Support tax planning engagements for business owners: entity structure, retirement, year-end strategies
• Review and mentor junior staff work; provide constructive, specific feedback
• Ensure all engagements meet quality standards

Benefits

• $85,000 – $120,000 salary, commensurate with experience
• CPA license renewal paid by the firm
• Performance bonus
• 100% remote, work from anywhere in the U.S.
• Health insurance
• Flexible scheduling around client deadlines
• 401(k) with firm match
• Direct access to owner — no bureaucratic layers
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• Variety of work across industries and entity types
• CPE fully covered, hours and fees
• Stable, established firm with long-term client relationships

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed