Location: Owing Hills, MD

The Opportunity

A well-established, community-focused public accounting firm is seeking a highly skilled CPA / Tax Accountant to join their team. This is a rare, highly confidential strategic hire. For the right individual, this role offers a defined, fast-tracked path to equity ownership/partnership within the firm.

If you are a talented CPA tired of the corporate grind or a lack of upward mobility at a massive firm, this opportunity allows you to step into a key leadership role where your work directly impacts a loyal, local client base.

• Position Type: Full-Time (Primary on-site, with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate)
• Target Compensation: $100,000 – $130,000 base (Up to $150,000 for exceptional experience) + Partnership Track
• Benefits: Comprehensive package including PTO, Health, Vision, Dental, and more.
• Timeline: Active interviews are happening now for a late June target start date.

Why This Role Matters

You won't just be crunching numbers in a cubicle; you will be the face of trusted financial guidance for our community. Our firm has grown a reputation for fair pricing, a tight-knit team environment, and a high volume of repeat, multi-generational clients.

As a cornerstone of the office, you will blend high-level tax strategy with hands-on accounting, helping to oversee and boost our growing bookkeeping department while driving the business forward.

Core Responsibilities

• Tax Preparation & Strategy: Manage and execute personal and small business tax planning, preparation, and filing.
• Outsourced Accounting: Oversee general ledger maintenance and outsourced accounting functions for a diverse portfolio of small business clients.
• Department Collaboration: Work hand-in-hand with the bookkeeping team to ensure accuracy, streamlined workflows, and high-quality deliverables.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and deepen relationships with a robust, established base of repeat customers.
• Leadership Evolution: Step into an operational mindset with an eye toward ultimate business ownership and firm partnership.

What You Bring (Requirements)

• Credentials: Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license is strictly required.
• Experience: Minimum of 3+ years of hands-on experience in small business accounting and tax preparation.
• Technical Breadth: Strong expertise in personal tax returns and a deep understanding of General Ledger (GL) accounting and outsourced accounting structures.
• Culture Fit: A collaborative, respectful communication style. We value a harmonious, low-drama work environment where community and quality come first.

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