Crawford Thomas Recruiting
Staff Accountant - Woodstock, GA
Crawford Thomas Recruiting, Woodstock, Georgia, United States, 30189
Staff Accountant/Tax Accountant – Woodstock, GA
In-Office (Local Office – No Atlanta Commute Required)
Salary: Competitive compensation plus commission incentives with 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation. Licensure Premium: Higher compensation expected for EA/CPA candidates, with post-license adjustments available.
About The Firm Our client is a tax-driven accounting firm focused on delivering high-quality tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. As a growing local firm, they pride themselves on offering full benefits, meaningful growth opportunities, and a collaborative in-office environment where team members are fully integrated into client-facing work.
Job Summary We are seeking a Staff Accountant / Tax Accountant with a strong emphasis on taxation. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with several years of hands-on tax experience who is looking to grow within a firm where tax expertise is central to everything we do. Direct experience using Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS is required. A solid accounting foundation and working knowledge of QuickBooks are a big plus! This is an in-office position, as the role involves client interaction and close collaboration with the internal team.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns
Perform tax research and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Utilize Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS for tax preparation and filing
Support general accounting functions, including bookkeeping and reconciliations
Work with QuickBooks to support client accounting needs
Participate in client-facing meetings and provide tax-related guidance
Collaborate with team members in a secure, server-based environment
Assist with firm growth initiatives and new client engagements
Required Qualifications
2+ years of tax-focused accounting experience
Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS (required)
Strong understanding of individual and corporate taxation
Solid accounting background
Proficiency with QuickBooks
Comfortable working in a remote-server, security-managed environment
Ability to work full-time in-office
Preferred Qualifications
EA or CPA license (strongly preferred at higher compensation levels)
Candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered and supported
Experience in a public accounting or tax-focused firm
Compensation & Incentives Health Insurance (anticipated effective January 1, pending final approval) 30‑day waiting period for eligibility. Dental and Vision Coverage. Paid Time Off: Begins accruing after the first month. Standard two‑week annual accrual, earned incrementally each pay period. Benefits and vacation are reviewed annually based on tenure and performance.
Commission Incentives: 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation. Opportunity for quarterly payouts. Discretionary Bonuses: Typically awarded following tax season (post‑April filing deadline).
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off (starting after first month)
Paid Time Off accrual: standard two-week annual accrual, earned each pay period
Annual review of benefits based on tenure/performance
Commission Incentives: 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation
Quarterly payouts available
Discretionary Bonuses following tax season
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Accounting
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Salary: Competitive compensation plus commission incentives with 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation. Licensure Premium: Higher compensation expected for EA/CPA candidates, with post-license adjustments available.
About The Firm Our client is a tax-driven accounting firm focused on delivering high-quality tax and accounting services to individuals and businesses. As a growing local firm, they pride themselves on offering full benefits, meaningful growth opportunities, and a collaborative in-office environment where team members are fully integrated into client-facing work.
Job Summary We are seeking a Staff Accountant / Tax Accountant with a strong emphasis on taxation. This role is ideal for an accounting professional with several years of hands-on tax experience who is looking to grow within a firm where tax expertise is central to everything we do. Direct experience using Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS is required. A solid accounting foundation and working knowledge of QuickBooks are a big plus! This is an in-office position, as the role involves client interaction and close collaboration with the internal team.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review individual and corporate tax returns
Perform tax research and ensure compliance with federal and state regulations
Utilize Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS for tax preparation and filing
Support general accounting functions, including bookkeeping and reconciliations
Work with QuickBooks to support client accounting needs
Participate in client-facing meetings and provide tax-related guidance
Collaborate with team members in a secure, server-based environment
Assist with firm growth initiatives and new client engagements
Required Qualifications
2+ years of tax-focused accounting experience
Hands-on experience with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS (required)
Strong understanding of individual and corporate taxation
Solid accounting background
Proficiency with QuickBooks
Comfortable working in a remote-server, security-managed environment
Ability to work full-time in-office
Preferred Qualifications
EA or CPA license (strongly preferred at higher compensation levels)
Candidates actively pursuing licensure will be considered and supported
Experience in a public accounting or tax-focused firm
Compensation & Incentives Health Insurance (anticipated effective January 1, pending final approval) 30‑day waiting period for eligibility. Dental and Vision Coverage. Paid Time Off: Begins accruing after the first month. Standard two‑week annual accrual, earned incrementally each pay period. Benefits and vacation are reviewed annually based on tenure and performance.
Commission Incentives: 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation. Opportunity for quarterly payouts. Discretionary Bonuses: Typically awarded following tax season (post‑April filing deadline).
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental and Vision Coverage
Paid Time Off (starting after first month)
Paid Time Off accrual: standard two-week annual accrual, earned each pay period
Annual review of benefits based on tenure/performance
Commission Incentives: 10%-15% first-year commissions tied to new business generation
Quarterly payouts available
Discretionary Bonuses following tax season
Seniority Level Entry level
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Accounting/Auditing
Industries Banking, Financial Services, and Accounting
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