Senior Tax & Accounting CPA

W E Stevens PC • Omaha, NE

17h • $85,000 - $115,000 • Remote

About The Position

W E Stevens PC is seeking an experienced CPA to work independently and use sound judgment while preparing and reviewing tax returns, working with client books and financial statements, and serving as a trusted resource to clients and colleagues. The role offers meaningful work at an established firm, with a sustainable pace and reasonable expectations. The CPA will have direct access to the firm’s owner for guidance, technical questions, and client matters. Tax-season hours are capped at 55 per week, and the rest of the year is a 40-hour week. The position is fully remote within the U.S.; the firm is based in Omaha, Nebraska.

Requirements

• Active CPA license.
• At least 5 years of public accounting experience, including substantial tax preparation.
• Strong understanding of financial statements, bookkeeping, and accrual- and cash-basis accounting.
• Working knowledge of trust and estate (1041) and nonprofit (990) tax returns.
• Bookkeeping background.
• Ability to work remotely in a self-directed, organized, and dependable manner and meet deadlines.
• Professional, clear communication with clients of all kinds.
• Secure, private home workspace and reliable high-speed internet.

Nice To Haves

• IRS collection representation experience.
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax.
• Experience with TaxDome or similar practice management software.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual (1040), S corporation (1120S), and partnership (1065) tax returns.
• Prepare trust and estate (1041) and nonprofit (990) tax returns.
• Review client bookkeeping and financial statements for accuracy and tax readiness.
• Research tax issues and recommend solutions to clients.
• Communicate directly with clients by phone, video, and the client portal.
• Represent clients in significant IRS and state collection matters, including installment agreements, offers in compromise, penalty abatement, and lien and levy resolution.
• Help mentor staff and contribute to quality review.

Benefits

• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Bonus plan based on realization.
• 401(k) plan.
• Paid time off and paid holidays.
• Section 125 cafeteria plan.
• Paid CPE and CPA license renewal.
• Fully remote work with firm-supplied equipment: laptop, computer, three monitors, and camera.
• Tax-season hours capped at 55 per week and 40-hour weeks outside tax season.
• Direct access to the firm’s owner.

What This Job Offers

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