Certified Public Accountant (CPA OR EA) Job at Hire With Ease, Slidell, LA

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  • Hire With Ease
  • Slidell, LA

Job Description

About the Company

If you’re passionate about helping others achieve their dreams, and you’re looking for a role that offers both variety and stability, the Certified Public Accountant position at South & Thomas, LLC CPAs could be the perfect fit for you!

We’re an accounting firm that focuses on supporting small businesses in the service industry—which means our work is always fresh and interesting, with unique challenges and opportunities. We provide accounting, bookkeeping, tax preparation, tax strategy, and more, going beyond the numbers to help our clients thrive.

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant to join our team. This role offers a mix of tax preparation, client advisory, and accounting support. You’ll collaborate with business owners, provide guidance to bookkeepers, and play an active role in helping clients make smart financial decisions. With opportunities for variety, growth, and flexible scheduling, this is a great position for someone who enjoys both technical tax work and client-facing responsibilities.

Ultimately, this position is about more than simple accounting: We want to play a vital role in the success of our clients, providing guidance and advice that helps them make the right decisions for their business. During a typical workweek, duties will include:

Key Responsibilities

  • Supervise and support bookkeepers in preparing financial statements for monthly clients

  • Handle new client installations and clean-up/backwork

  • Analyze financial statements and communicate findings with clients

  • Prepare tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, and individuals

  • Prepare tax projections and conduct tax planning meetings with clients

  • Provide technology support to clients and assist with accounting/tax software as needed

Qualifications

  • 5-10 years of accounting experience (required)

  • 5-10 years of professional tax experience (required)

  • Current CPA or EA license (preferred)

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field (preferred)

  • Experience with UltraTax Suite or equivalent software (preferred)

  • Ability to work overtime during peak tax season as needed

  • Strong communication skills (written, verbal, and virtual)

  • Comfortable with technology, Microsoft 365, and video conferencing

  • Ability to multitask, stay organized, and meet deadlines

Compensation & Benefits

  • Salary: $75,000 - $85,000 based on experience

  • Potential annual bonus.

  • 401K with company match

  • Health Stipend

  • Paid time off

  • Flexible schedule (including half-days most Fridays)

  • Hybrid remote flexibility (depending on experience and references)

How To Apply:

Applicants may apply in one of the following ways:

Directly on this job board by following the application instructions provided.

Through our company’s hiring portal

Job Tags

Remote work, Flexible hours,

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