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Tax Associate (CPA) – 100% Remote

NorthPoint Search Group · United States · back to the listing

HR standards

56/100

needs work

Title ↔ description

94/100

strong

Reads as

Accountant

100% confident

What this role officially is

accountant — ESCO, the EU occupation classification

Accountants review and analyse financial statements, budgets, financial reports, and business plans in order to check for irregularities resulting from error or fraud, and provide their clients with financial advice in matters such as financial forecasting and risk analysis. They may audit financial data, resolve insolvency cases, prepare tax returns and provide other tax-related advice in reference to current legislation.

Also known as: accounting technician, production accountant, accounting supervisor, financial accountant, head financial accountant, certified public accountant

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What the listing never says

  • 24 bullet points. Long requirement lists deter qualified candidates, who read them as hard gates. Scope clarity
  • No pay range published. Candidates cannot tell whether applying is worth their time. Pay transparency

The listing, marked up

Tax Associate (CPA) – 100% Remote

Location: Remote
Position Type: Full-Time
Industry: Public Accounting

About the Opportunity

We are partnering with a well-established public accounting firm known for its strong culture, collaborative team environment, and long-term career growth.

This is an excellent opportunity for a CPA who wants to work remotely while continuing to develop their technical skills, work with a diverse client base, and be part of a firm that values quality work and its people.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations

• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines with accuracy and efficiency

• Perform tax research and apply findings to client situations

• Assist with tax planning strategies to optimize client outcomes

• Communicate directly with clients to gather information and provide updates

• Collaborate with managers and partners on complex tax matters

Qualifications

• CPA license required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s preferred)

• 2– 5+ years1 of public accounting tax experience

• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations

• Experience with tax software (e.g., UltraTax, CCH, ProSystem, or similar)

• Ability to work independently in a fully remote environment

• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills

• Excellent communication and client service skills

What Sets This Opportunity Apart

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100% Remote – Work from anywhere with a fully distributed team

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Great Culture – Collaborative, supportive environment with accessible leadership

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Work-Life Balance – Firm that values sustainability, not burnout

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Career Growth – Clear path to Senior, Manager, and beyond

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Diverse Client Exposure – Work across multiple industries and entity types

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Competitive Compensation + Benefits – Including health, retirement, PTO, and more

Who This Role is Ideal For

This role is perfect for a CPA who:

• Wants flexibility without sacrificing career growth

• Enjoys working directly with clients

• Takes ownership of their work and deadlines

• Is looking for a long-term firm with strong leadership and culture

Originally posted on Himalayas

How this was produced

Highlights are found by rule, not by a model: each one is a phrase matched at a known position, and every note is a template we wrote. The two scores come from a typed-decision model (Jev) that reads the listing against the official role definition and real listings for the same role, and returns probabilities rather than prose — it never writes any of the words on this page, and never chooses what to highlight.

Deterministic penalty applied to the HR score: 16 points (from 72 before penalties). Reviewed 21 Sep 2026.