Bookkeeper & Tax Assistant (Remote - Central Arkansas)

About Us Strategic Tax Planning PLLC is a tech-forward Arkansas CPA firm delivering integrated bookkeeping, tax planning, and fractional CFO support for small businesses. What You’ll Do • Own monthly bookkeeping for ~20 clients in QBO: reconciliations, month-end close, accruals, fixed assets. • Prepare P&L/BS/CF; maintain close checklists and workpapers. • Support tax prep: organize PBC lists, export financials to trial balance software, post year-end tax adjustments. • Communicate with clients via Project Management Software; follow firm SOPs and naming standards. Our Stack QBO, Financial Cents, Microsoft 365 + SharePoint/OneDrive, Slack, Loom, Drake Tax, 1Password; payroll liaison with Gusto/ADP/QB Payroll. You Bring • 2–4 years bookkeeping; 1–2 years in public/outsourced accounting preferred. • Strong month-end close discipline; Excel basics (lookups, pivots). • Multi-client capacity, attention to detail, and a process/automation mindset. • Located in Central Arkansas; background check; MFA/device standards on firm laptop. Why Work Here • Real impact with Arkansas small businesses; CPA-led mentorship. • Modern tools, documented processes, and a culture of continuous improvement. • Firm-issued equipment; paid training; growth path to full-time. How to Apply (instructions required) • Email subject: Bookkeeper & Tax Assistant – [Your Name] – Central AR • Send to: info@strategictaxpllc.com • Attach (PDFs): Resume (Lastname_Firstname_Resume.pdf) and 1‑page cover letter addressing: • Your month‑end close process for a typical small business • A time you identified a purchase to capitalize and what you did • Include a 2–3 min Loom (link) explaining your approach to this scenario (no files needed): owner draws mixed with expenses, uncategorized deposits, payroll clearing not zeroing. Describe your decision logic, documentation requests, and QBO/workpaper treatment. • Add the phrase “steady close beats heroic catch‑up” at the end of your cover letter. EEO We’re an equal opportunity employer. We value skill, integrity, and learning agility. Job Type: Part-time Benefits: • Flexible schedule • Paid time off • Paid training • Work Location: Remote Apply tot his job Apply To this Job