• Little Rock, Arkansas
    30+ days ago

    Job Description

    Arkansas Talent Group is proud to partner with a well-established, mid-sized public accounting and advisory firm to identify a Tax/Audit CPA for their North Little Rock office. This firm offers a highly collaborative environment where team members are more than just a number—they are valued contributors with the opportunity to make a meaningful impact from day one. With multiple offices across Arkansas, the firm provides strong mentorship, hands-on experience, and clear paths for long-term career growth.

    This is an excellent opportunity for an accounting professional seeking diverse exposure across both tax and audit engagements while working with a wide range of clients and industries.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
    • Assist with tax planning strategies to ensure compliance and optimize client outcomes
    • Perform audit and assurance procedures for privately held companies, nonprofits, and other client entities
    • Participate in financial statement audits, reviews, and compilations from planning through completion
    • Analyze financial data to identify discrepancies, risks, and opportunities for improvement
    • Collaborate directly with clients to gather information, address questions, and provide ongoing support
    • Conduct technical research on tax and accounting matters and apply findings to client engagements
    • Stay current on tax law changes, GAAP, and auditing standards
    • Work closely with firm leadership to manage engagement timelines and deliverables
    • Identify and recommend process improvements to enhance efficiency and accuracy
    • Maintain strong client relationships through consistent communication and high-quality service
    • Assist with special projects and additional responsibilities as needed

    Qualifications:

    • Bachelor's degree in Accounting
    • CPA license required or actively pursuing, with at least one exam passed
    • 2–6+ years of public accounting experience with exposure to both tax and audit
    • Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations and auditing standards
    • Experience preparing returns across multiple entity types (individual, partnership, corporate)
    • Proficiency in accounting software and Microsoft Excel
    • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
    • Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines
    • Excellent communication skills and a client-focused mindset
    • High level of professionalism, integrity, and attention to detail

    Perks & Benefits:

    • Competitive compensation
    • Comprehensive benefits package
    • Flexible summer and fall schedules outside of peak season
    • Fun, supportive, and engaging team culture
    • Unique pension plan for enhanced long-term financial security

    For more information, please apply directly or send a copy of your resume for review to Chris Chunn or Stephanie Shine at chris.chunn@arkansastalentgroup.com or stephanie.shine@arkansastalentgroup.com.

    Arkansas Talent Group is an Executive Permanent Placement Recruitment Firm. All considerations will be held confidential.

    Numbers & Facts

    LocationLittle Rock, Arkansas
    Websitehttps://www.arkansastalentgroup.com

    Skills

    • Accountingunmatched
    • Accounting Softwareunmatched
    • Analysis Skillsunmatched
    • Auditingunmatched
    • Certified Public Accountant (CPA)unmatched
    • Communication Skillsunmatched
    • Customer Relationsunmatched
    • Customer/Client Researchunmatched
    • Detail Orientedunmatched
    • Develop and Maintain Customersunmatched
    • Federal Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • Financial Analysisunmatched
    • Financial Auditunmatched
    • Financial Statementsunmatched
    • Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)unmatched
    • Income Taxunmatched
    • Leadershipunmatched
    • Maintain Complianceunmatched
    • Mentoringunmatched
    • Microsoft Excelunmatched
    • Nonprofitunmatched
    • Organizational Skillsunmatched
    • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
    • Process Improvementunmatched
    • Public Accountingunmatched
    • Research Skillsunmatched
    • Retirement Planunmatched
    • Risk Analysisunmatched
    • State Laws and Regulationsunmatched
    • State Taxunmatched
    • Strategic Planningunmatched
    • Tax Accountingunmatched
    • Tax Planningunmatched
    • Tax Regulationsunmatched
    • Tax Returnsunmatched
    • Team Playerunmatched
    • Technical Researchunmatched
    • Time Managementunmatched

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