Job Description
About Ledger Labs
Ledger Labs is a U.S.-based accounting firm with over a decade of experience providing Virtual CFO and tax services to e-commerce, real estate, and professional service clients nationwide. We operate entirely remotely and emphasize accuracy, communication, and well-structured workflows over volume or long hours.
We are expanding our tax department and are looking for a licensed CPA who has direct experience signing, filing, and performing final review of tax returns.
Position Overview
This role is responsible for overseeing the full tax compliance cycle — from review through signature and e-filing — for a defined group of clients. You’ll work closely with our internal team to ensure every return meets professional and regulatory standards before submission.
This position is remote, full-time, and structured for consistency — no mandatory overtime or weekend hours, even during filing season.
Key Responsibilities
- Tax Compliance & Review
- Review, sign, and e-file federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
- Verify accuracy and completeness of workpapers and supporting documentation.
- Provide technical review and feedback to preparers before returns move to final stage.
- Maintain compliance with IRS and state regulations; manage extensions and filing deadlines.
- Client Interaction
- Communicate with team members to answer clients on missing information, review comments, and filing status.
- Coordinate responses to tax notices or correspondence with taxing authorities.
- Deliver practical recommendations to improve client recordkeeping and compliance readiness.
- Process Management
- Track return status, due dates, and quality-control steps within firm systems.
- Contribute to workflow improvements as the department expands.
- Maintain documentation supporting every return signed and filed.
- Required Qualifications
- Active U.S. CPA license (required).
- At least 5 years of public accounting experience preparing, reviewing, and filing individual and business returns.
- Demonstrated experience signing and e-filing returns under your own credentials.
- Strong working knowledge of QuickBooks and Drake preferred.
- High attention to detail, clear communication skills, and consistent follow-through.
- Experience with e-commerce, real estate, or multi-state clients is a plus.
- Compensation & Schedule
- Pay: Up to $100,000 per year
- Type: Full-time (1099 for first 12 months; eligible for employee conversion after review)
- Hours: 40 per week, Monday–Friday (first half of day must overlap with 8 AM–12 PM ET)
- Bonus: Performance-based incentives
- Location: Remote (U.S. only; EST preference)
- Why This Role
- Full autonomy in your review and signing process.
- Structured workload with predictable hours.
- Direct involvement in shaping a growing tax department.
- A firm that values professionalism, transparency, and realistic deadlines.
www.TheLedgerLabs.com
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $90,000.00 - $100,000.00 per year
Work Location: Remote
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