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**Job Title:** Remote Remote Tax Accountant jobs **Location:** Remote — based in Denver, Colorado --- ### About the Role We are seeking a detail‑oriented Tax Accountant who can deliver high‑quality tax compliance and consulting services from anywhere in the United States, while being rooted in the vibrant professional community of Denver, Colorado. In this role you will partner directly with our Director of Finance and the broader Tax Advisory Team to prepare federal, state, and local returns for a portfolio of small‑ to mid‑sized businesses. Your work will help our clients navigate complex tax codes, minimize liabilities, and stay audit‑ready, directly influencing their bottom line and our firm’s reputation for excellence. You will report to the Senior Tax Manager and collaborate daily with remote auditors, payroll specialists, and technology partners, ensuring every filing meets our rigorous standards of accuracy and timeliness. --- ### Key Responsibilities - **Prepare & Review Returns:** Deliver 100+ individual, partnership, S‑corp, and C‑corp federal and state tax returns per year using **Intuit ProSeries**, **Drake Tax**, and **Xero** while adhering to a 95% on‑time filing rate. - **Compliance Monitoring:** Conduct quarterly compliance checks for clients in Denver, Colorado and beyond, flagging potential exposure and providing actionable recommendations within 48 hours of discovery. - **Tax Research & Analysis:** Utilize **CCH Axcess**, **bolthires Excel**, and **Power BI** to research statutory changes, model tax impacts, and produce concise briefing notes for senior leadership. - **Client Advisory:** Serve as a remote tax advisor, responding to client inquiries via **Slack** and **Zoom** with an average resolution time of 2 business days, maintaining a client satisfaction score of 4.8/5. - **Documentation & Workflow Management:** Manage engagement files in **SharePoint** and **bolthires Workspace**, ensuring all supporting documentation is securely stored and audit‑ready for a minimum of seven years. - **Collaboration with Payroll & Accounting Teams:** Partner with the payroll squad (using **ADP**) and accounting staff (on **QuickBooks Online**) to reconcile year‑end figures, verify expense classifications, and validate tax withholdings. - **Process Improvement:** Lead at least two process‑efficiency projects annually, leveraging automation tools (e.g., **Zapier**, **bolthires Power Automate**) to reduce manual data entry by 30%. - **Mentorship & Training:** Coach junior tax associates remotely, conducting weekly 1‑on‑1 sessions and quarterly virtual workshops to cultivate a high‑performing tax practice across the Denver corridor. - **Audit Support:** Provide documentation and explanations during state and federal audits, achieving a 90% success rate in defending client positions without adjustments. - **Regulatory Reporting:** File quarterly sales‑tax returns for clients in multiple jurisdictions, ensuring compliance with varying rates and exemptions in Denver, Colorado and neighboring states. --- ### Required Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (CPA or EA certification **preferred** but not mandatory). - **3–5 years** of hands‑on experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual tax returns in a public‑accountancy or corporate tax department. - Proficiency with **Intuit ProSeries**, **Drake Tax**, **Xero**, **QuickBooks Online**, and **bolthires Excel** (advanced formulas, pivot tables, and macros). - Strong knowledge of federal and state tax codes, including sales‑tax, franchise, and payroll tax regulations relevant to organizations operating in Denver, Colorado. - Demonstrated ability to work independently in a fully remote environment, with a track record of meeting strict filing deadlines. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills; comfortable presenting complex tax concepts to non‑technical stakeholders via **Zoom** and **Slack**. - Reliable high‑speed internet (minimum 25 Mbps download) and a dedicated home office setup that meets data‑security standards. --- ### Preferred Qualifications - CPA, EA, or specialized tax certification (e.g., Certified Payroll Professional). - Experience with **Power BI** or **Tableau** for creating tax dashboards and visual analytics. - Prior exposure to multinational tax compliance or state‑specific nuances in the **Mid‑Atlantic** region, particularly in Denver, Colorado. - Leadership experience managing a small remote tax team or supervising interns. - Familiarity with automated tax workflow platforms such as **CCH Axcess** or **Thomson Reuters ONESOURCE**. - Proven success in implementing tax technology upgrades that reduced processing time by at least 20 %. --- ### Compensation & Benefits - **Salary Range:** **$85,000 – $110,000 annually**, commensurate with experience and certifications. - Annual performance bonus up to **15%** of base salary. - Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage (company pays 80% of premiums). - 401(k) plan with a 4% company match. - **Remote work stipend** of $1,200 per year for home‑office equipment, plus an annual $500 internet reimbursement for residents of Colorado. - Paid Time Off (PTO) – 18 days plus 10 paid holidays. - Professional development allowance of $2,000 per year for CPA/E​A exam fees, conferences, or online courses. - Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and wellness resources, including virtual fitness memberships. --- ### Work Setup - **Time Zones:** Primarily Eastern Time (ET); core hours 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. ET, with flexibility outside this window to accommodate clients in other zones. - **Meeting Cadence:** Daily stand‑up (15 min) via **Zoom**, weekly team sync (1 hr) on **Slack**, and bi‑weekly client review calls. Approximately **85%** of our meetings are asynchronous, relying on documented updates in **SharePoint** and **bolthires Workspace**. - **Equipment Requirements:** Dual monitors (minimum 24”), ergonomic chair, noise‑cancelling headset, and a webcam for video calls. Company‑provided laptop (MacBook Pro or Dell XPS) pre‑loaded with required tax software. - **Collaboration Platforms:** **Slack** for instant messaging, **Zoom** for video conferencing, **Jira** for task tracking, **bolthires Teams** for occasional cross‑functional projects, and **Confluence** for knowledge‑base documentation. --- ### Growth - **Career Path:** After 12–18 months you may advance to Senior Tax Accountant, then Tax Manager, and ultimately Director of Tax Services, based on performance and leadership potential. - **Learning Budget:** Up to $2,500 per year for certifications (CPA, EA, etc.), industry webinars, or tax‑technology courses. - **Mentoring Program:** Pairing with a senior tax leader for quarterly career‑development sessions and skill‑gap assessments. - **Performance Cycle:** Formal reviews semi‑annually, with clear KPI metrics (filing accuracy, client satisfaction, process‑improvement milestones). - **Leadership Opportunities:** Lead cross‑functional tax‑technology implementation projects, representing our Denver office in firm‑wide initiatives. --- ### How to Apply Please submit the following to our recruitment portal no later than **Friday, November 15, 2025**: 1. An up‑to‑date **resume** highlighting tax‑season experience, certifications, and remote‑work achievements. 2. A brief **cover letter** (max 500 words) explaining why you are passionate about serving clients in Denver, Colorado and how your skill set aligns with the responsibilities outlined above. 3. A **sample work product** (redacted tax worksheet, compliance memo, or dashboard) that demonstrates your analytical and communication capabilities. Our interview process consists of three stages: - **Stage 1 – Phone Screening:** 30‑minute conversation with our Talent Acquisition Partner to verify fit and discuss logistics. - **Stage 2 – Technical Interview:** 60‑minute virtual case study with the Senior Tax Manager, focusing on real‑world tax scenarios and software proficiency. - **Stage 3 – Team Fit:** Virtual panel with future teammates (including a junior accountant and our Director of Finance) to assess collaboration style and cultural alignment. We are an **Equal Opportunity Employer**. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. --- We look forward to welcoming a dedicated remote tax professional to our Denver‑based team. If you thrive in a collaborative, technology‑driven environment and are eager to make an impact on client success across the nation, we encourage you to apply today. --- Apply tot his job Apply tot his job Apply To this Job