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Job Description Job Description - Tax Accountant Benefits: Retirement plan + 3% Company Match Health Insurance 100% Dental & Vision Employer HSA Contributions 9 Paid Holidays 3 Weeks Paid Time Off Paid Maternity Leave Identity Protection & More Hourly + Bonuses, Commissions, Overtime & Benefits Hourly $20-$36 per hour depending on experience Part-time and Full-time opportunities available Join the My CPA Guy team as a tax preparer! We are seeking a dynamic and experienced tax preparer to join our tax department. The ideal candidate will be a strategic thinker with an understanding of personal tax preparation and exposure to corporate tax preparation, tax planning, and best practices. You will be responsible for taking in-person appointments to prepare taxes beginning to end for 1040 tax returns. More experienced preparers will also be responsible for preparing form 1065, 1120, and 1120-S. You will ensure the accurate and timely processing for tax returns, communicate quickly and efficiently with clients and the team, and ensure compliance with state and federal tax law. Essential Job Functions: · Manage time to handle in-person appointments and drop-offs · Prepare tax returns with clients present in the office with minimal oversight · Must have experience preparing 1040 with Schedule C,E, and F · Experience preparing 1065, 1120, and 1120-S preferred but not required · Ensure accurate, compliant, and timely processing of tax returns and communicating with clients when deadlines are approaching · Save and record all tax and planning related correspondence and work papers from clients · Stay up to date with federal and state tax law (only Missouri law required) - internal and external training provided · Write letters to the IRS and Missouri to assist with resolving client’s tax notices (for Enrolled Agents and CPAs only) · Full-time candidates will be responsible for assisting clients with monthly bookkeeping Qualifications: The right person for this job is someone who is a self-starter and requires minimal oversight to complete work timely and accurately. This job requires great attention to detail, excellent communications with clients and internal team members, planning, and following systems to be efficient and have a high level of productivity. Must closely follow internal controls and processes and documentation requirements to abide by a variety of laws and regulations from the state departments of revenue and the IRS. Requires excellent interpersonal communication with internal staff, business owners, and clients through phone, email and in-person. You need to be a self-starter with a passion for helping people and a charisma to talk to people for long hours during tax season. This position needs to be self-driven to achieve an efficient productivity standard and to serve a large number and wide variety of clients. Requires good problem solving skill, analytical skills, and is very detailed and organized. You must have a desire to serve people and make them happy in an industry where the primary product we provide, tax preparation, is often an unpleasant experience with owing money. You must have the drive to educate and research in order to help each client be well-prepared and have a plan for future years which will greatly increase their peace of mind and gratitude for the service you provide. Required Experience/Licensing/Certification: Enrolled Agent license or Certified Public Accountant is desired. Any tax preparer without one of these licensures will be expected to obtain one and will be assisted with education and training to obtain it. One year minimum, paid tax season experience preparing tax returns (two years or more full-time tax season experience desired). College degree from an accredited college or university with a major in accounting is preferred. Work Schedule (flexibility for part-time positions): 8AM to 5PM Mon-Fri (1 hour lunch 12-1) Additional Tax Season Hours (Feb 1 – Apr 15): Weekdays 8am-7pm and Saturday 8am-3pm (part-time and flexible hours can be discussed) Work Location: 1661 W Elfindale St. Springfield, MO 65807 3499 State Hwy EE, Highlandville, MO 65669 (for training) Email Resume & Cover Letter to: Note: Cover letter is preferred but not required. Check out our website to learn more about who we are! Company DescriptionAt My CPA Guy, we value teamwork, dedication, friendliness, and a commitment to excellence. We are an established CPA firm in Highlandville, MO serving over 5,000 clients each year. We are opening a second location in Springfield at 1661 W Elfindale St. You can check out reviews on Google at our Highlandville location to see what our clients think about us. It says a lot about how talented our team is! You will be part of the team which will be one team at two locations. You will be trained by Nathan Ziegler, President who will ensure you have all of the tools to serve our clients and succeed.At My CPA Guy, we value teamwork, dedication, friendliness, and a commitment to excellence. We are an established CPA firm in Highlandville, MO serving over 5,000 clients each year. We are opening a second location in Springfield at 1661 W Elfindale St. You can check out reviews on Google at our Highlandville location to see what our clients think about us. It says a lot about how talented our team is! You will be part of the team which will be one team at two locations. You will be trained by Nathan Ziegler, President who will ensure you have all of the tools to serve our clients and succeed.

Job Description The Senior Controller will be the senior leader responsible for all accounting, financial reporting, budgeting, forecasting, tax compliance, and financial controls. This role ensures the company's financial health, supports global operations, and provides actionable financial insights to executive leadership. Reporting to the CEO the Controller will be a key business partner — offering financial guidance to support operations, sales, rentals, service, and international business growth. Key Responsibilities * Lead all accounting and finance operations: general ledger, accounts payable, accounts receivable, payroll, fixed assets, inter-company transactions (if applicable), and consolidation. * Manage monthly, quarterly, and annual close cycles; prepare accurate and timely financial statements (income statement, balance sheet, cash flow statements) for internal and external stakeholders. * Develop, implement and maintain internal controls, accounting policies, and procedures to ensure compliance with relevant accounting standards and regulations. * Prepare and manage budgets, forecasts, cash flow projections, and financial analyses to support strategic decision-making and business planning. * Perform variance analysis (budget vs actual), highlight trends, risks, and opportunities; provide recommendations to optimize financial performance, reduce costs, and improve profitability. * Oversee tax compliance (federal, state, local), regulatory reporting, and coordinate with external auditors and tax advisors as needed. * Support strategic growth initiatives, including evaluation of capital expenditures, investments, global operations, and support for cross-border financial operations (if applicable — e.g., international sales, inter-company transfers, foreign transactions). * Serve as a business partner to executive leadership and department heads (Operations, Sales, Service, Rental, Supply Chain) — provide financial insights to support growth, pricing, cost control, and global expansion. * Manage and mentor the accounting/finance team, promoting best practices, continuous improvement, and professional development Qualifications / Requirements * Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field. CPA (Certified Public Accountant) or equivalent certification strongly preferred. * 7+ years of progressive accounting/finance experience, ideally in industrial manufacturing, equipment rental/service, or distribution business. Experience with global or multi-entity operations is a significant plus. * Strong knowledge of GAAP, tax laws, financial regulations, internal controls, and audit processes. * Proven ability in budgeting, forecasting, financial analysis, cash flow management, and financial reporting. * Proactive mindset! * Excellent analytical, problem-solving, communication, and organizational skills. Comfortable working across departments and collaborating with operational teams. * Leadership and team-management skills — ability to lead or build a finance/accounting team, set standards, and mentor staff. * Integrity, attention to detail, proactive mindset, and ability to support fast-paced, growth-oriented business operations. * Experience supporting global sales/service business — familiarity with international transactions, inter-company accounting, foreign currency exchange, and cross-border compliance is a plus. * Comfortable with ERP/Accounting software, and able to adapt to a company with diverse operations (sales, rental, service, repairs, training) and multiple revenue streams. Key Performance Indicators (KPIs) & Success Metrics * Timeliness and accuracy of monthly/quarterly/annual financial closes and reporting * Budget vs actual variance analysis and actionable insights * Cash flow health and working capital management * Compliance and audit readiness (internal and external) * Cost control, margin preservation, and improved profitability across business lines (sales, rental, service) * Support for growth — scalability of financial processes as company expands, possibly globally * Team effectiveness, productivity, and adherence to internal control standards

Senior Accountant Opportunity // Growing firm in Springfield, Missouri // Potential for growth and advancement!! This Jobot Job is hosted by: Kyle Beard Are you a fit? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button and sending us your resume. Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year A bit about us: Our client is a growing firm in Springfield, Missouri that provides tax preparation and consulting, accounting and payroll services to small and medium size businesses in several industries. Why join us? You'll enjoy a comfortable work space along with a fun and encouraging environment for all staff. • Competitive salary + bonus, • Partner-track and potential profit-sharing opportunities for the right candidate., • Significant potential for growth and advancement, • Paid vacation and holidays, • Health Benefits, • Simple IRA plan with employer match Job Details Our client is seeking a career and partner-track minded Senior Tax Accountant. This is a full time position primarily focused on tax preparation and accounting with significant potential for growth. If you are a team player who is excited about learning and working hard to reach your career goals then come show us what you can do! Job Duties: • Preparation and review of Individual, Partnership and Corporate tax returns, • Building and maintaining close client relationships, • Provide consulting and tax planning for business and individual clients, • Preparation of Monthly, Quarterly, and Annual Accounting and Financial Statements, • Preparation of depreciation schedules, • 3 or more years of experience in tax preparation and accounting, • Must be extremely detail oriented and accurate, • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, • UltraTax experience preferred, • QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online experience preferred, • Ability to work in a fast-paced office with little supervision, • Strong Microsoft Office skills, • Accounting degree preferred, • CPA or EA preferred Interested in hearing more? Easy Apply now by clicking the "Apply Now" button. Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot’s policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions. Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance. Information collected and processed as part of your Jobot candidate profile, and any job applications, resumes, or other information you choose to submit is subject to Jobot's Privacy Policy, as well as the Jobot California Worker Privacy Notice and Jobot Notice Regarding Automated Employment Decision Tools which are available at jobot.com/legal. By applying for this job, you agree to receive calls, AI-generated calls, text messages, or emails from Jobot, and/or its agents and contracted partners. Frequency varies for text messages. Message and data rates may apply. Carriers are not liable for delayed or undelivered messages. You can reply STOP to cancel and HELP for help. You can access our privacy policy here: jobot.com/privacy-policy