Tax Resolution Specialist | Enrolled Agent Current
7 Springfield, MO Job Details Full-time 1 day ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Dental insurance 401(k) Vision insurance Life insurance Qualifications Enrolled Agent Full Job Description About the Company At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That's why we've built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own. Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value. We're building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you'll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession. Abacus!, is hiring! Abacus! is an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm specializing in accounting and consulting services for businesses and individuals. Join a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic plan. We are seeking a Tax Resolution Specialist | Enrolled Agent to join our team. We are committed to fostering a supportive and inclusive workplace where every team member can thrive. Apply today to be part of a company that values its people and their contributions! Objective The Tax Resolution Specialist (Enrolled Agent) is responsible for managing and resolving IRS and state tax matters on behalf of clients. This role handles tax notices, audits, penalty abatements, and compliance issues from intake through resolution. Acting as the primary liaison between clients and tax authorities, the Specialist delivers compliant, strategic solutions designed to reduce tax liabilities and restore financial stability. This position is ideal for an experienced Enrolled Agent who enjoys technical tax work, client advocacy, and seeing cases through to completion. Essential Functions Analyze IRS and state tax notices, prepare accurate responses, and determine required actions for resolution. Represent clients in correspondence and negotiations with the IRS and state authorities to resolve penalties, notices, and audits. Collect documentation, and provide guidance on tax repayment expectations and strategies. Conduct technical research to develop compliant responses and identify resolution opportunities. Identify and apply for penalty abatements, tax relief programs, and settlement options. Maintain accurate records of tax notice responses, resolutions, and client communications. Collaborate with internal departments to support integrated tax resolution strategies. Recommend and implement process improvements for handling tax notices and audit cases. Educate clients on notice triggers and compliance practices to prevent recurring issues. Utilize tax software and digital tools to manage client cases efficiently and compliantly.
Competencies Tax Resolution & Notice Handling:
Strong ability to analyze and resolve federal and state tax notices
Client Representation:
Confident communication and advocacy with tax authorities
Audit Support & Defense:
Experience preparing documentation and guiding clients through audit processes
Tax Research & Strategy:
Skilled use of authoritative tax research tools
Penalty Abatement & Relief Programs:
Proven ability to identify and pursue available relief options
Documentation & Compliance:
Exceptional attention to detail and recordkeeping
Cross-Functional Collaboration:
Effective teamwork with tax, legal, and financial professionals Supervisory Responsibility This position has no supervision responsibilities. He or she will have the Senior Tax Resolution Specialist as a supervisor. Work Environment & Schedule Full-time, hourly, non-exempt position Monday-Friday 8 am
- 5 pm schedule with built-in flexibility Location & Travel Based in Springfield, MO.
No travel required. Required Education & Experience Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Business, or a related field (preferred) Minimum of 2 years of relevant tax experience Active Enrolled Agent (EA) credential required Experience with IRS and state tax resolution strongly preferred Physical Demands The physical demands described are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job description does not list all the duties of the job. You may be asked to perform other assignments and duties. You will be evaluated in part based on your performance of the tasks listed in this job description. Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.
Your Abacus Experience:
You'll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we're proud of it. We center on one key component: people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you'll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture.
Our Award-Winning Firm:
We're proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus' distinctions include: Inside Public Accounting's Top 300 Firm in the U.S. #280
- 2024, 2025 An Inside Public Accounting's Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S.
- 2024 Accounting Today's No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S.
- 2024 An Accounting Today's Top Regional Leader in the Midwest
- 2023, 2024 Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best Firms
- 2023 A Biz 417's Best Place to Work
- 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 An Accounting Today's Top 100 Best Firms to Work For
- 2009, 2010, 2020 2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient
- highlighting ethics and quality Finalist for Springfield Business Journal's Economic Impact Awards
- 2021, 2023
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AbacusPro.com Abacus! is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law. "Abacus!", an independent member of the Crete Professionals Alliance, is the brand name under which Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC provide professional services. Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC practice as an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations, and professional standards. Abacus CPAs, LLC is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients, and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC provide tax and business consulting services to their clients. Abacus Business Consulting, LLC is not licensed as a CPA firm. The entities falling under the Abacus! brand are independently owned and are not liable for the services provided by any other entity providing the services under the Abacus! brand. Our use of the terms "our firm" and "we" and "us" and terms of similar import, denote the alternative practice structure conducted by Abacus CPAs, LLC and Abacus Business Consulting, LLC. Compensation & Benefits The total rewards package at Current includes base salary, bonus, and benefits. Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate's experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers. We provide a robust benefits package, including: Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental) Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning Equal Opportunity We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.
