Tax Professional / Tax Preparer & Audit Support Specialist Southern Pines / Forest Creek, NC area (Remote initially - transition to local next year). We are a growing professional CPA services firm seeking a sharp, detail-oriented tax professional to join our team immediately. This is a dual-role opportunity supporting both our Compliance (Tax) Department and our Audit Division. Key ResponsibilitiesTax / Compliance (primary focus initially) Prepare, review, and assist with filing individual and corporate tax returns Help track and manage the full lifecycle of compliance department tax returns Work closely with our Director of Compliance to ensure accurate, timely preparation and filing Maintain organized records and support overall tax compliance processes Audit Division Prepare audit work papers using our Audit software (training provided) Learn Audit Software thoroughly and then leverage AI tools to streamline and enhance work paper preparation Support the audit team with accurate, well-documented work papers Ideal Candidate Proven experience as a tax professional / tax preparer (individual and/or corporate returns required) Strong understanding of tax return preparation and compliance processes Quick learner with solid analytical skills and attention to detail — prior audit experience is a plus but not required Comfortable learning new software and applying AI tools to improve efficiency Self-motivated, reliable, and able to work independently in a remote setting while collaborating with the team Local to the Southern Pines / Forest Creek / Pinehurst, NC area (or willing to relocate) preferred, as the role will transition from remote to in-office next year

Position Details Start:

Immediate / as soon as possible Work arrangement: Fully remote to start, with the expectation of local/in-office work once the company relocates to the Southern Pines area next year Full-time preferred This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who wants to expand into audit support, master specialized software, and help shape efficient processes using modern AI tools.

To apply: Please submit your resume and a brief note highlighting your tax preparation experience. We look forward to connecting with strong local candidates who are ready to hit the ground running.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$50,000.00 - $60,000.00 per year

Benefits:

401(k) 401(k) matching Health insurance Paid time off Professional development assistance Vision insurance

Experience:

Tax Preparation:

3 years (Preferred) Ability to

Commute:

Southern Pines, NC 28387 (Required) Ability to

Relocate:

Southern Pines, NC 28387: Relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Work Location:

Hybrid remote in Southern Pines, NC 28387