Staff Accountant – Transportation Tax

Staff Accountant - Transportation 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 – Transportation Tax to join our Springfield, MO office. This role plays a key part in preparing tax filings for transportation clients, maintaining accurate financial records, and supporting tax planning initiatives. The Staff Accountant will assist with quarterly estimates, S Corporation compliance, and specialized filings including 2290 and 1099s. This position also supports client communications related to tax matters and works closely with the team to deliver accurate, timely service. Key Responsibilities - Prepare quarterly tax estimates and federal filings (Forms 1099 and 2290) for transportation clients - Assist with preparation of individual and business tax returns, including Schedule C and S Corporations - Support clients with S Corporation formations and related compliance filings - Research federal and state tax matters specific to the transportation industry - Collaborate with the Transportation Tax team to ensure timely completion of client engagements - Maintain accurate, organized workpapers in accordance with internal quality standards - Communicate with clients to gather documentation, provide updates, and deliver completed tax work - Assist with internal projects such as Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) filings, RA renewals, and client retention tracking - Identify opportunities to improve processes and enhance client service - Ensure compliance with internal procedures and external regulatory requirements Core Competencies - Tax Preparation & Compliance: Prepares accurate tax estimates, returns, and filings for transportation clients - S Corporation Knowledge: Supports entity setup, maintenance, and compliance requirements - Form Filing & Deadlines: Manages timely and accurate filing of Forms 1099 and 2290 - Client Communication: Communicates clearly and professionally with clients regarding tax matters - Industry Knowledge: Applies federal and state tax regulations specific to transportation clients - Organization & Workflow Management: Maintains structured files, tracks deadlines, and ensures timely deliverables - Collaboration: Works effectively with team members to support client engagements and internal initiatives Supervisory Responsibilities - No supervisory responsibilities - Reports directly to the Transportation Tax Manager Work Environment & Expectations - Full-time, salaried exempt position - Standard business hours with flexibility - Occasional extended hours (40+ per week), particularly during peak periods Location & Travel - Springfield, MO (primarily office-based) Qualifications - Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required - 1–2 years of accounting experience, preferably in tax - CPA certification preferred - Proficiency in Microsoft Office required - Experience with QuickBooks (Desktop & Online), UltraTax, 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 http://AbacusPro.com Abacus! is an equal opportunity employer. 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