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Tax Accountant

Home Environments · McDonough, GA, US

Spotted 3h agoFull-time

Job details

Work mode
Hybrid
Employment
Full-time
Level
Entry level
Experience
2+ years
Education
Bachelor's degree
Posted
Oct 29, 2026
Last confirmed open
Oct 29, 2026
Job description

About this role

TAX ACCOUNTANT

Why Whaley Hammonds?

  • We’re Growing: We need motivated team players to learn and grow with us.
  • Career Track: We offer opportunities for professional advancement including senior, management and leadership roles!
  • Mentoring & Support: Learn directly from experienced CPAs who want to help you succeed.
  • Our Culture: We prioritize work-life balance with flexible schedules and work arrangements, limited overtime during busy season and half-day Fridays during the summer!

Whaley Hammonds, a dynamic public accounting firm located in McDonough, GA, provides a wide range of tax, accounting and advisory services to a diverse roster of clients including small businesses and individuals. We're currently seeking a dedicated self-starter with 2+ years of recent public accounting experience to lead tax and accounting engagements.

Responsibilities:

  • Tax Services – Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, trust & estate, and non-profit tax returns.
  • Accounting Services – Lead engagements throughout all phases of accounting including tax research & planning and financial statement preparation.
  • Resolve Tax Matters – Research and resolve federal and state tax issues.
  • Client Services - Build trusted client relationships and work collaboratively with staff and clients.

Qualifications:

  • Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
  • 2+ years of recent public accounting tax experience preparing individual and business tax returns
  • Strong understanding of federal and state tax laws
  • CPA license or CPA candidate is a plus
  • Strong organizational, communication, analytical, client service and PC skills including MS Office and tax software proficiency (UltraTax proficiency is a plus)
  • Desire to learn with the ability to juggle priorities, meet deadlines, and work in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment
  • Experience in the healthcare and hospitality industries is a plus

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary, commensurate with experience
  • Comprehensive benefits package including employer paid health insurance
  • 401(k) plan with employer match
  • A better work/life balance with generous holidays, PTO and vacation time, a flexible schedule, hybrid work arrangements and limited overtime during busy season
  • Significant opportunity for professional advancement and leadership
  • Fun, professional, collaborative and family-oriented work environment

If you are looking for an excellent opportunity to develop lasting client relationships and continue learning and advancing your career, submit your resume by clicking 'Apply' above.

Visit us online at https://whaleyhammonds.cpa.

Whaley Hammonds is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunities for advancement
  • Paid time off

Work Location: In person

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