Our client, a leading accounting firm, is seeking a Certified Public Accountant for a full-time, onsite role in Kalispell, Montana. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced CPA to provide comprehensive tax and accounting services to a diverse client base while building lasting professional relationships.
About the role
You'll be a key member of the accounting team, delivering tax preparation, financial reporting, and advisory services to individual and business clients. This role offers the chance to work across diverse entity types—from sole proprietors to corporations, partnerships, trusts and estates, and nonprofit organizations—while managing multiple priorities during busy tax seasons.
What you'll do
- Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations
- Conduct tax research, analyze complex tax issues, and develop tax planning strategies to minimize liabilities
- Prepare and review financial statements and supporting schedules in accordance with professional standards
- Assist with bookkeeping, general ledger maintenance, account reconciliations, and month-end and year-end closing processes
- Serve as a trusted advisor to business owners and individual clients on entity selection, succession planning, cash flow management, and financial performance improvement
- Respond to IRS and state tax notices and correspondence; assist clients with audits and examinations
- Maintain compliance with AICPA and Montana Board of Public Accountants standards; stay current on evolving tax laws and regulations
- Mentor and support junior accounting staff; assist with quality control and workflow management
- Participate in business development and community engagement activities
What you'll bring
- Active Certified Public Accountant (CPA) license
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum 3 years of public accounting experience
- Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
- Proven experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns
- Proficiency with accounting, tax, and financial reporting software
- Advanced Microsoft Excel skills
- Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving abilities
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines and priorities
Nice to have
- 5+ years of public accounting experience
- Experience with tax planning and consulting services
- Familiarity with QuickBooks and cloud-based accounting platforms
- Experience supervising or mentoring staff
- Knowledge of small business and closely held company accounting
Pay and details
- Salary: $91,000 to $120,000 per year
- Full-time, onsite position in Kalispell, MT 59901
- No relocation assistance or visa sponsorship available
- United States-based hiring only