Staff Tax Accountant

Current • Branson, MO

12d • Onsite

About The Position

Abacus! is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to support client engagements from its Missouri office. The role prepares federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth business owners and related entities across a variety of industries. The accountant assists with tax planning, researches tax issues, identifies compliance concerns, and works with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners to prepare and deliver returns, participate in client meetings, and provide client service and advisory support. The position may also oversee and support interns.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position with standard business hours and flexibility. Occasional extended hours, including more than 40 hours per week, may be needed during peak periods. The posting lists both Springfield, MO and Branson, MO as the location. The role requires regular communication and close vision for reviewing detailed financial information; reasonable accommodations may be made.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 1–3 years of tax preparation experience.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Ability to pass a CJIS background check.
• Strong knowledge of tax laws and compliance standards.
• Analytical mindset and attention to detail.
• Effective client communication and relationship-management skills.
• Strong organization, accuracy, and deadline-management skills.
• Problem-solving skills, including the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies.
• Ability to collaborate across functions and maintain strict confidentiality of sensitive information.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPA eligibility.
• Tax preparation experience in public accounting.
• Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks Desktop and Online, CCH, and AdvanceFlow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations.
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth business owners and related entities.
• Research tax issues and provide recommendations to leadership.
• Review client documentation for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and propose corrections.
• Prepare workpapers and schedules to support the review process.
• Meet with clients to gather information, present findings, and deliver completed returns.
• Maintain accurate client records and comply with firm policies.
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of returns.
• Respond to client inquiries professionally and promptly.
• Collaborate across tax, audit, and accounting teams to support client needs.
• May oversee and support interns.

Benefits

• Health insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Dental insurance, with options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level