Junior Tax Accountant

Job Overview – Junior Tax Accountant • Title: Junior Tax Accountant• Company: Confidential CPA Firm• Location: Tulsa, Oklahoma, United States (Onsite)• Job Type: Full-Time• Duration: Permanent• Salary: $50,000 – $65,000 per year• Experience Level: Mid-Level (2–5+ Years)• Industry: Accounting / Auditing (Public Accounting – Tax Focus)• Work Authorization: U.S. work authorization required; no visa sponsorship available• Relocation: Possible for highly qualified candidatesRole SummaryThe Junior Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing and reviewing federal and state income tax returns across multiple entity types within a CPA firm environment. This role requires hands-on public accounting experience with a strong emphasis on tax compliance, accuracy, and regulatory adherence.The position operates fully onsite and involves managing multiple client engagements across industries including real estate, healthcare, legal, restaurants, and oil & gas. The ideal candidate will demonstrate technical proficiency in tax preparation software while maintaining high-quality standards in a deadline-driven environment.Key ResponsibilitiesPrepare federal and state income tax returns, including:1040106511201120S1041• Maintain accurate and organized tax workpapers for all engagements• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax laws and filing requirements• Manage multiple client assignments simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines• Utilize Lacerte as the primary tax preparation software• Review financial records using QuickBooks, Sage 50, and Microsoft Excel• Collaborate with internal accounting staff to ensure timely and accurate deliverables• Maintain close attention to detail and minimize filing errorsCore RequirementsBachelor’s Degree in Accounting required• 2–5+ years of income tax preparation experience within a CPA firm (MANDATORY)• Hands-on experience with Lacerte Tax Software (NON-NEGOTIABLE)• Proven experience preparing:1040106511201120S1041 tax returns• Strong understanding of federal and state tax compliance requirements• Stable work history with consistent employment tenure• Must be local to Tulsa, OK (within approximately 40 miles) or open to relocation• Willingness to work fully onsite and attend in-person interviewsTechnical & Functional ExpectationsTax Preparation & Compliance• Demonstrate proficiency in preparing individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns• Ensure all filings meet regulatory and compliance standards• Maintain audit-ready documentation and supporting schedulesSystems & Tools• Advanced working knowledge of Lacerte (primary system)• Functional proficiency in QuickBooks and Sage 50 Accounting• Strong capability in Microsoft Excel for data analysis and reconciliationWork Management• Ability to handle multiple client engagements concurrently• Meet strict filing deadlines with minimal supervision• Maintain accuracy under time constraints, especially during peak tax seasonPreferred QualificationsCPA certification or active CPA track• Prior experience in a public accounting firm environment (recent or current)• Exposure to industries including:Real EstateHealthcareLegalOil & Gas• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities• Effective communication and organizational skillsCandidate ProfileDetail-oriented accounting professional with strong tax preparation expertise• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines• Strong understanding of tax compliance and regulatory requirements• Comfortable working in a fully onsite CPA firm environment• Effective team collaborator with strong organizational skillsScreening & Eligibility Constraints• Must have 2–5+ years of tax preparation experience within a CPA firm• Must possess hands-on experience with Lacerte tax software• Must demonstrate experience preparing 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S, and 1041 returns• Must be able to work fully onsite in Tulsa, OK• No visa sponsorship available #TaxAccountant #PublicAccounting #CPAJobs #TaxPreparation #AccountingJobs #Lacerte #IncomeTax #TulsaJobs #AccountingCareers #TaxCompliance #CPAFirm #QuickBooks #Sage50 #HiringNow