Tax Associate (Entry-Level)

Job Description

Employment Type: Full-time, W-2 Employee. This is a direct-hire position. Please, no inquiries from third-party recruiters.

Schedule: Monday-Friday, 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Eastern Standard Time is required. Location: 100% Remote (U.S. Based)

The Opportunity

The Tax Associate is a full-time, entry-level position within our heavily tax-focused department. Working under the guidance of a Senior Accountant, you will serve as the foundation of our client service delivery in a fast-paced role with daily, weekly, and monthly deadlines. This is an exceptional opportunity for a motivated individual to launch a long-term career in public accounting and become an expert in taxation.

Key Responsibilities

● Tax Preparation & Compliance: Play a critical role in our tax workflow by accurately preparing, organizing, and entering client tax data for individuals and businesses into our professional tax software (ProSeries). Your precision directly enables our senior staff to focus on high-level client strategy.

● Data Integrity & Bookkeeping: Ensure the integrity of client financial data by meticulously categorizing transactions in QuickBooks Online, performing monthly bank reconciliations, and preparing foundational workpapers.

Team Collaboration: Actively participate in regular team meetings, assist senior staff with special projects, and contribute to a culture of continuous learning and process improvement.

Minimum Qualifications

● Bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.

● A minimum of one year of recent experience preparing individual and/or business tax returns within a public accounting firm is required.

● Familiarity with fundamental bookkeeping and accounting principles.

● Must currently reside in and be authorized to work in the United States.

● Must be able to pass a comprehensive background and credit check.

● Please note: Verifiable supervisory references from recent employers are a required component of our final selection process.

Compensation & Benefits

We offer a comprehensive rewards package designed to support your professional and personal well-being.

● Professional Development: A significant investment in your professional growth, including an annual allowance for Continuing Professional Education (CPE) and full financial support for a CPA exam review course and all associated fees.

● Annual Salary: $42,000 to $48,000, commensurate with experience.

● Retirement Savings: A firm-sponsored Safe Harbor 401(k) plan (begins 1/1/2026).

● Comprehensive Health Insurance.

● Generous Paid Time Off: Includes vacation, sick leave, and 10 paid firm holidays annually.

● A 100% Remote Work Environment.Company Description

Accounting 4 DC, LLC is a premier, woman-owned boutique accounting firm that serves a distinguished client base in the Washington, DC metro area. While our clients are concentrated in the nation's capital, our team is 100% remote and fully distributed across the United States. We specialize in providing integrated tax and outsourced accounting services and are committed to acting as true strategic partners to our clients. We are a supportive, collaborative team that emphasizes integrity, professional growth, and a commitment to excellence.

Full-time

Fully remote