Remote Tax Accountant (CPA or Enrolled Agent) – Full-Time W-2

About the Firm Davidov & Associates, CPA is a growing tax and advisory firm serving individuals, business owners, professionals, investors, trusts, estates, and international clients. We are committed to providing high-quality tax compliance, tax planning, and advisory services while maintaining the highest standards of professionalism, ethics, and client service. We are seeking a highly skilled, detail-oriented CPA or Enrolled Agent who takes pride in producing accurate work, enjoys solving complex tax issues, and thrives in a collaborative remote environment. This position is ideal for a tax professional who values technical excellence, continuous learning, long-term career stability, and the opportunity to grow with a firm that is building for the future. Position Summary The Tax Accountant will work directly with the Firm Owner and collaborate with bookkeepers, administrative personnel, and other professionals to prepare tax returns, analyze client data, conduct tax research, maintain documentation standards, and help ensure timely completion of client engagements. The successful candidate must be highly organized, resourceful, intellectually curious, and capable of independently researching and resolving technical tax issues when guidance is not immediately available. Employment Status This is a full-time W-2 position. To avoid conflicts of interest and ensure full commitment to clients and the firm, employees may not engage in concurrent employment, consulting, self-employment, tax preparation services, bookkeeping services, accounting services, or any other business activity without the prior written approval of the Firm Owner.

Minimum Qualifications

Required

• Must be physically located within the United States.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States.
• Must be able to successfully pass all applicable employment verification, background, and professional credential checks.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Taxation, Finance, Business Administration, or a related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years of recent public accounting experience, preferably with a CPA firm.
• Demonstrated career stability over the past five to seven years, with a history of meaningful tenure and professional growth.
• Strong individual income tax and business tax preparation experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and commitment to accuracy.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote environment.
• Reliable computer equipment, secure home office environment, and high-speed internet access.

Alternative Qualification Candidates with an Associate's degree may be considered if they possess at least twelve (12) years of progressively responsible tax preparation experience in public accounting. Strongly Preferred Qualifications

• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent designation.
• Five (5) or more years of hands-on experience using Drake Software and/or UltraTax CS.
• Experience preparing:
• Form 1040
• Form 1041
• Form 1065
• Form 1120-S
• Form 1120
• Multi-state tax returns
• Experience with tax research and issue resolution.
• Experience working in a paperless environment.
• Familiarity with CRM and practice management systems.
• Experience with client portals and document management systems.

Desired Professional Characteristics The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Strong analytical and numerical skills.
• Excellent organizational abilities.
• Sound professional judgment.
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to research unfamiliar issues.
• Ability to identify inconsistencies, omissions, and potential errors.
• Resourcefulness and initiative.
• Strong personal accountability.
• Ability to meet deadlines without sacrificing quality.
• Commitment to confidentiality and ethical conduct.
• Adherence to the highest professional and ethical standards.

Who Will Thrive Here This position is best suited for professionals who are seeking a long-term professional home rather than a short-term stepping stone. We are building a firm with a strong culture of client service, technical excellence, accountability, and mutual respect. We value professionals who take pride in their work, invest in client relationships, continuously develop their technical expertise, and contribute to the long-term success of the organization. The ideal candidate is interested in growing with the firm over many years and recognizes that meaningful professional opportunities, leadership responsibilities, and participation in the firm's success are earned through consistent contribution and demonstrated commitment. Who May Not Be a Good Fit This position may not be the right fit for individuals who:

• Are primarily seeking a temporary position to satisfy experience requirements for professional licensing.
• Anticipate frequent job changes as a primary career advancement strategy.
• Prefer highly transactional employment relationships rather than long-term professional collaboration.
• Are unwilling to take ownership of client outcomes and work quality.
• View tax compliance work as a commodity rather than a professional service requiring judgment, research, and attention to detail.

Career Growth

Philosophy The firm believes in rewarding contribution, loyalty, technical excellence, initiative, and leadership. Team members who consistently demonstrate these qualities will have opportunities for increased responsibility, expanded client relationships, leadership roles, enhanced profit-sharing participation, and long-term career growth within the organization. We are interested in building enduring professional relationships with individuals who are committed to helping build something meaningful rather than simply passing through on their way to the next opportunity. Professional Values We place a high value on:

• Integrity
• Reliability
• Accountability
• Professional curiosity
• Continuous learning
• Ownership mentality
• Respect for colleagues and clients
• Strong work ethic
• Commitment to excellence

We are especially interested in candidates who derive satisfaction from producing high-quality work, solving complex problems, and contributing to a team-oriented environment where trust and long-term relationships matter. Core Responsibilities Tax Return Preparation

• Prepare federal, state, and local income and informational tax returns under the direction and supervision of the Firm Owner.
• Review client documentation for completeness and identify missing information.
• Analyze tax data and supporting documentation for consistency and accuracy.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting schedules.

Tax Research and Problem Solving

• Research tax issues when guidance is unclear or additional authority is required.
• Document research findings and recommendations.
• Assist with identifying tax-saving opportunities and potential compliance concerns.

Data Analytics and Review

• Run analytical procedures and data reviews based on firm-developed specifications.
• Identify trends, unusual fluctuations, inconsistencies, and anomalies within client data.
• Assist with reconciliation and validation of financial and tax information.

Documentation and Quality Control

• Mark up client source documents and workpapers to create clear proof of data entry and facilitate future review, error resolution, and audit trail documentation.
• Maintain complete and organized electronic workpapers.
• Assist in identifying process improvements and quality-control enhancements.

CRM and Practice Management

• Maintain accurate client records within the firm's CRM and practice management systems.
• Record and update important client information, deadlines, communications, and engagement status.
• Ensure timely and accurate documentation of client interactions and project progress.

Team Coordination

• Collaborate with the Firm Owner, executive assistant, bookkeepers, and other team members to ensure client work progresses efficiently.
• Communicate proactively regarding missing information, engagement status, technical concerns, and deadline management.

Professional Standards

• Maintain the highest ethical and professional standards.
• Protect confidential client information.
• Support the firm's reputation for technical excellence, accuracy, responsiveness, and professionalism.
• Perform other duties and projects as reasonably assigned that contribute to the quality, reputation, and success of the firm.

Compensation

Salary is commensurate with experience, qualifications, technical proficiency, software expertise, and overall ability to contribute to the firm's success. Compensation will be competitive and structured to reward long-term commitment, professional growth, and exceptional performance.

Benefits

The firm currently offers the following benefits:

• Health insurance coverage
• Dental insurance coverage
• Profit-sharing plan subject to eligibility requirements and vesting schedule
• Tax season performance bonus opportunities
• Paid time off (PTO)
• One additional paid Friday off during each of the months of June, July, and August
• Professional development opportunities
• Remote work flexibility

Additional benefits may be introduced in the future as the firm continues to grow.

Work Environment

• Fully remote position.
• U.S.-based candidates only.
• Reliable computer equipment and internet access required.
• Secure home office environment required.
• Regular communication with firm leadership and team members expected.

What We Value We place a premium on:

• Accuracy over speed.
• Integrity over convenience.
• Professional judgment over shortcuts.
• Continuous learning and improvement.
• Exceptional client service.
• Teamwork and accountability.
• Long-term professional relationships.

If you are a tax professional who enjoys solving problems, takes pride in producing high-quality work, and wants to contribute to a growing firm committed to excellence, we encourage you to apply. Pay: From $69,000.00 per year Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Dependent health insurance coverage
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• On-the-job training
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Profit sharing
• Work from home

Application Question(s):

• Do you have experience working with Drake Software, and if so, how many years?
• Do you have experience working with UltraTax CS, and if so, how many years?

Education:

• Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:

• Public accounting: 5 years (Required)

Language:

• Spanish (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Required)
• Enrolled Agent (Required)

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