Staff Tax Accountant

Current • Springfield, MO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Abacus! is hiring! We’re an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. As a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic growth plan, we’re looking for professionals who want more than a job — they want meaningful responsibility and a career path with impact. We are seeking a Staff Tax Accountant to join our Springfield, MO office. This role supports client engagements by preparing accurate and timely federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth business owners across a variety of industries. The Staff Accountant will assist with tax planning, identify compliance issues, and ensure adherence to tax laws and firm standards. This individual will collaborate closely with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners to prepare and deliver returns, participate in client meetings, and contribute to exceptional client service and advisory support.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• 1–3 years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Ability to pass a CJIS background check
• Regular communication
• Close vision
• Ability to focus on detailed financial information
• Regularly required to talk or hear
• Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus

Nice To Haves

• Master’s and CPA eligibility preferred
• Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), and AdvanceFlow preferred

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 ensure compliance with firm policies
• Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of returns
• Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner
• Collaborate across tax, audit, and accounting teams to support client needs

Benefits

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)
• Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions
• Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

What This Job Offers

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