CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA)

Senior CPA or Enrolled Agent (Tax & Advisory Focus)

Phoenix Accounting | Part-Time (10–15 Hours Per Week)
Year-Round Role | Growth Opportunity to Full-Time

Phoenix Accounting is a growing, multi-state accounting and advisory firm serving established business owners nationwide. We provide both compliance and advisory-level services and operate at a high professional standard.

We are seeking an experienced CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) to join our team in a senior-level role supporting tax, resolution, payroll correction, and broader accounting advisory matters.

This position begins at 10–15 hours per week with strong potential to expand into a larger role based on performance and firm growth.

This is NOT a seasonal tax preparation position.
If you are seeking tax-season-only work, this role will not be a fit. We are looking for a long-term professional who wants to grow within a structured, year-round firm environment.

A paid evaluation period will be required to ensure mutual alignment.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of individual and business tax returns
• Multi-state tax filings
• Tax planning support
• Handling tax resolution cases (IRS notices, payment plans, compliance matters)
• Payroll correction cases and payroll tax compliance issues
• Identifying and resolving general accounting discrepancies
• Reviewing and advising on client bookkeeping and financial statements
• General ledger oversight and balance sheet reconciliation
• Accounts payable and accounts receivable oversight as needed
• Supporting higher-level accounting and advisory matters beyond tax compliance
• Participating in client consultations when appropriate

This role requires comfort operating beyond tax season and engaging in broader accounting problem-solving and advisory work.

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation
• 5–10+ years of professional tax and accounting experience
• Strong experience in:
• Tax preparation and compliance
• Tax resolution
• Payroll corrections and compliance matters
• Financial statement review and bookkeeping oversight
• Experience with S-Corporations, Partnerships, and complex individual returns
• Strong understanding of debits & credits and double-entry bookkeeping
• Ability to analyze and correct bookkeeping discrepancies
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently in a structured remote environment

Advanced Qualifications & Expertise (Preferred)

• Experience in estate planning, trusts, nonprofit accounting, or regulatory compliance
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP (Generally Accepted Accounting Principles) and technical accounting standards
• Proficiency in accounting software platforms including:
• QuickBooks Online
• QuickBooks Desktop
• Ultimate Tax
• TaxDome
• Xero
• Sage
• Ambrook
• Other cloud-based accounting systems

Adaptability to client platform transitions is essential.

• Strong analytical skills with the ability to interpret complex financial reports
• Experience preparing and presenting financial reports to business owners

Position Details

• Part-time: 10–15 hours per week
• Year-round role (not seasonal)
• Flexible scheduling
• Paid evaluation period
• Growth opportunity to full-time
• Compensation: $35-50, based on experience

About Phoenix Accounting

Phoenix Accounting is a nationwide accounting and advisory firm built on structure, accountability, and high standards. We serve established business owners across multiple industries and prioritize long-term client relationships, compliance accuracy, and strategic financial guidance.

We are seeking professionals who are solution-oriented, detail-driven, and committed to sustained excellence.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $35.00 - $50.00 per hour

Expected hours: 10 – 15 per week

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule

Application Question(s):

• Describe your experience handling tax resolution cases (IRS notices, payment plans, audits, compliance corrections).
• Have you handled payroll corrections, amended payroll filings, or payroll tax compliance issues?
• What is your desired hourly compensation range for a 10–15 hour per week?

Experience:

• professional tax: 5 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)
• Enrolled Agent (Preferred)

Work Location: Remote