Staff Tax Accountant

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession. Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value.

We’re building something bigger than a traditional accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

Staff Accountant - Traditional Tax

Join Abacus! — Where Your Career is Adding Up!

Abacus! is hiring!

We’re an independent, full-service accounting and advisory firm providing audit, tax, accounting, and consulting services to businesses and individuals. As a rapidly growing organization with a strategic vision and dynamic growth plan, we’re looking for professionals who want more than a job — they want meaningful responsibility and a career path with impact.

We are seeking a Staff Accountant – Traditional Tax to join our Springfield, MO office. This role supports client engagements by preparing accurate and timely federal, state, and local tax returns for high-net-worth business owners across a variety of industries.

The Staff Accountant will assist with tax planning, identify compliance issues, and ensure adherence to tax laws and firm standards. This individual will collaborate closely with Senior Accountants, Managers, and Partners to prepare and deliver returns, participate in client meetings, and contribute to exceptional client service and advisory support.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns in compliance with federal, state, and local regulations
• Assist with tax planning strategies for high-net-worth business owners and related entities

Research tax issues and provide recommendations to leadership

Review client documentation for accuracy, identify discrepancies, and propose corrections

Prepare workpapers and schedules to support the review process

Meet with clients to gather information, present findings, and deliver completed returns

Maintain accurate client records and ensure compliance with firm policies

Monitor filing deadlines and ensure timely submission of returns

Respond to client inquiries in a professional and timely manner

Collaborate across tax, audit, and accounting teams to support client needs

Core Competencies

Strong knowledge of tax laws and compliance standards

Analytical mindset with attention to detail

Effective client communication and relationship management

Highly organized with a focus on accuracy and deadlines

Problem-solving skills with the ability to identify and resolve discrepancies

Team-oriented with the ability to collaborate across functions

Maintains strict confidentiality of sensitive information

Supervisory Responsibilities

May oversee and support Interns

Reports to Senior Accountants, Managers, or Partners

Work Environment & Expectations

Full-time, salaried exempt position

Standard business hours with flexibility

Occasional extended hours (40+ per week), especially during peak periods

Location & Travel

Springfield, MO (primarily office-based)

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s and CPA eligibility preferred

1–3 years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting

Proficiency in Microsoft Office required

Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), and AdvanceFlow preferred

Ability to pass a CJIS background check

Physical & Position Demands

This position requires regular communication, close vision, and the ability to focus on detailed financial information. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. Specific vision abilities required include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

This job description does not list all the duties of the position. Additional responsibilities may be assigned as needed. Performance will be evaluated in part based on the successful execution of the responsibilities outlined above.

Abacus!, one of the fastest growing firms in the regional area, is wholly dedicated to helping our clients achieve their financial objectives while also allowing our employees to reach their greatest potential. Our team of Abacus Professionals provide a distinctive level of service in tax, audit, accounting, and business consulting. Our passion for our clients and employees is the driving force behind all our work and the reason we are recognized as an entrepreneurial leader.

Your Abacus Experience: You’ll find that things are distinctively different here at Abacus, and we’re proud of it. We center on one key component: people. We foster an environment of growth, trust, and confidence and you’ll see it in daily interactions, hear it regular conversations, and live it as part of our Abacus Culture.

Our Award-Winning Firm: We’re proud to be recognized by local, regional, and national organizations for our distinctive culture, great work environment, and our focus on ethics, quality and economic impact. Abacus’ distinctions include:

Inside Public Accounting’s Top 300 Firm in the U.S. #280 – 2024, 2025

An Inside Public Accounting’s Fastest Growing Firm in the U.S. - 2024

Accounting Today’s No. 16 Fastest-Growing Firm in the U.S. – 2024

An Accounting Today’s Top Regional Leader in the Midwest – 2023, 2024

Inside Public Accounting’s Best of the Best Firms – 2023

A Biz 417’s Best Place to Work – 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025

An Accounting Today’s Top 100 Best Firms to Work For – 2009, 2010, 2020

2021 Better Business Bureau Torch Award Recipient – highlighting ethics and quality

Finalist for Springfield Business Journal’s Economic Impact Awards – 2021, 2023

Website: AbacusPro.com

Abacus! is an equal opportunity employer. Hiring decisions are administered without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, disability, veteran status, genetic information, or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

Compensation & Benefits

The total rewards package at Current includes base salary and benefits.

Our salary ranges are competitive within the accounting industry and are updated regularly using the most reliable compensation survey data for our industry. New hire offers are made based on a candidate’s experience, expertise, geographic location, and internal pay equity relative to peers.

We provide a robust benefits package, including

• Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance (with options for fully paid employee only coverage for health and dental)

Company-Paid Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance

Ancillary Benefits such as supplemental life insurance and short-term disability options

Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) Plan with employer contributions

Opportunities for professional growth, learning, and development including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning

Equal Opportunity

We are an equal opportunity employer, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other applicable legally protected characteristic.