Overview

Our client is looking for a  U.S. Tax Accountant (Drake Tax & QuickBooks Online) with strong bookkeeping fundamentals, advanced working knowledge of QuickBooks Online, and hands-on experience preparing Form 1120S business tax returns directly in Drake Tax Software. This is not a basic data-entry role. The successful candidate must be able to review financial information critically, recognize when transactions or balances do not make sense, investigate discrepancies, and use prior-year information to determine whether current entries are reasonable.

Schedule:

• Fixed Schedule | Full-Time Role | Wisconsin, USA Time Zone (CST)

Responsibilities

• Prepare Form 1120S business tax returns directly in Drake Tax Software
• Perform tax data entry while applying accounting and tax knowledge to validate information
• Review and reconcile client bookkeeping in QuickBooks Online (QBO)
• Navigate and troubleshoot QBO independently, including accounts and transactions that may not be connected through bank feeds
• Review current financial activity against prior-year information and identify unusual or inconsistent transactions
• Investigate discrepancies rather than simply categorizing or processing transactions
• Verify that tax entries and financial information are reasonable and properly supported
• Communicate questions, discrepancies, and potential accounting issues clearly to the team
• Follow established workflows while exercising appropriate accounting judgment
• Maintain accuracy and meet deadlines during peak tax periods

Requirements

• Hands-on experience preparing Form 1120S returns in Drake Tax Software is required
• Demonstrated experience working directly within Drake Tax, rather than primarily preparing spreadsheets for import
• Strong practical knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Solid intermediate-level U.S. bookkeeping/accounting knowledge
• Ability to analyze transactions and financial reports and recognize when information does not align with historical activity
• Ability to independently investigate bookkeeping discrepancies and unusual transactions
• Strong attention to detail and accounting judgment
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
• Strong written communication skills
• Reliable internet connection and professional home office

Independent Contractor Perks

• Permanent work from home
• Immediate hiring
• Health Insurance Coverage for eligible locations

Note

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