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Seasonal Tax Accountant
CompanyRobinson Farmer Cox Associates
LocationStaunton
Work ModeOn Site
PostedJuly 21, 2026
About The Company
RFC is strategically located throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia, serving clients in a multitude of industries from our offices located in Charlottesville, Blacksburg, Fredericksburg, Richmond and Staunton.
Since the Company’s founding in 1953 by Daniel A. Robinson, Sr., RFC has enjoyed the reputation as the leading public accounting firm in the practice of governmental auditing and consulting services to local governments in Virginia. The foundation of RFC's growth and reputation has been built on the experience and integrity of its professionals. Over the past 60 years, the Firm has cultivated its specialization in the governmental and nonprofit sector and is presently engaged as auditor by approximately 65 of the Commonwealth's 95 counties, in addition to a large number of cities, towns, public service authorities, industrial development authorities, and various regional commissions, boards and other agencies. RFC also provides audit and consulting services to hundreds of nonprofit organizations.
RFC has provided extensive income tax preparation, planning and consultation for over 40 years. The Firm provides income tax related services to clients of all types, from individuals to sole proprietors to multi-state corporations and partnerships. Moreover, we provide in-depth estate and trust income tax consultation and preparation.
The Firm is owned and operated by a Board of Members and employs approximately seventy accounting and consulting professionals.
About the Role
Description
Robinson, Farmer, Cox Associates (“RFC”) is seeking a skilled and experienced certified Tax Accountant to join our team. This is a seasonal position to include 25+ hours (hours/workload to be agreed upon) during tax season (February – April) with the opportunity to continue part-time employment after tax season. The duties of this position include preparing tax returns of various types (Forms 1040, 1065, 1120S), ensuring compliance with taxation regulations, review of tax returns prepared by other employees of RFC and correspondence with clients.
Job Responsibilities:
- Prepare federal and state tax returns by the required deadlines, ensuring compliance with government regulations for clients in a variety of industries.
- Review tax returns prepared by other RFC employees for accuracy and technical compliance
- Occasionally correspond or meet with clients, as instructed by Management of RFC
- Assist in responding to tax-related inquiries from clients and regulatory agencies.
- Maintain professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops, reviewing professional publications, and participating in professional societies.
Requirements
- CPA certification required
- Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or related field
- Minimum of 8 years of experience in tax preparation and accounting
- Proficiency with tax software and MS Office, particularly Excel
- In-depth knowledge of tax laws and regulations
- Detail-oriented with excellent organizational abilities
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal
- Commitment to continuous education and staying updated on industry changes
- Ability to handle sensitive information confidentially
Key Skills
Tax PreparationTax ComplianceFinancial AccountingTax Law KnowledgeMS ExcelTax Software ProficiencyClient CorrespondenceOrganizational AbilitiesInterpersonal CommunicationWritten Communication
Categories
Finance & AccountingConsulting
Job Information
📋Core Responsibilities
Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for various industries while ensuring compliance with government regulations. Handle client correspondence and respond to inquiries from regulatory agencies.
📋Job Type
full time
💰Salary Range
$55 - $75
📊Experience Level
5-10
💼Company Size
75
📊Visa Sponsorship
No
💼Language
English
🏢Working Hours
25 hours
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