Staff Accountant - Traditional Tax

TL;DR

Staff Accountant - Traditional Tax (Tax): Preparing accurate federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting tax planning for high-net-worth business owners with an accent on compliance, documentation review, and deadline-driven delivery. Focus on researching tax issues, building workpapers and schedules, and collaborating with senior accountants, managers, and partners to deliver completed returns and advisory support.

Location: Springfield, MO (primarily office-based)

Salary: $62.5K – $65K

Company

Abacus! is an accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services.

What you will do

• 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

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s and CPA eligibility preferred
• 1–3 years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office required
• Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), and AdvanceFlow preferred
• Ability to pass a CJIS background check

Culture & Benefits

• Full-time, salaried exempt position with standard business hours and flexibility
• Occasional extended hours (40+ per week), especially during peak periods
• Health, dental, and vision insurance; company-paid life and long-term disability insurance
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions
• Professional growth and learning access (Becker and LinkedIn Learning)