Enrolled Agent/Senior Accountant

Louisville, Kentucky, United States | Bourke Accounting | Full-time

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Bourke Accounting is currently seeking an experienced full time Enrolled Agent/Senior Accountant.  The Enrolled Agent/Senior Accountant provides our clients (individuals and companies) with the accounting and tax analysis, enabling them to make important financial decisions.  Reporting to the Managing Partner, the Enrolled Agent/Senior Accountant is a current IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) that has the ability to represent our clients in IRS audit proceedings.  Confidentiality, excellent organizational skills, attention to detail and accuracy are important qualification for this position, as well as good customer relations, and the ability to communicate clearly.  The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled multi-tasker, works well under pressure, is reliable and is committed to consistently meeting deadlines.  

We are a fast-paced tax and accounting office where each Senior Accountant manages several clients of various industries.

Job responsibilities include:

  • Prepare and file federal, state, and municipal/local tax returns, extensions, and quarterly payments for individual and corporate clients
  • Sales Tax
  • Payroll Filings
  • Account Reconciliation
  • Financial Statements Preparation
  • Handle all correspondence with IRA, State Taxes & Localities

Requirements for the position include:

  • Current IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) with completion of all 3 modules
  • Bachelor's degree in finance, accounting or business administrationor other relevant field from an accredited college or university;
  • Minimum 7 years' work experience as an accountant in a professional services firm or in-house accounting department
  • Minimum 3 years' experience in preparing state and federal tax returns, preferably using Lacerte tax preparation software
  • Strong verbal and written communication skills
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel
  • Proficiency in QuickBooks software and Accounting Solutions

Physical Requirements for the position include:

  • Ability to sit at a desk, conference room or workstation for the entirety of assigned work hours/shift
  • Ability to operate computer and office equipment
  • Access transportation to occasionally travel to client sites
  • Occasional travel to local, state, and national events or meetings for professional development
  • Communicate in clear speaking voice in person, before large audiences and over audio or video-based communications applications (e.g. phone, Zoom)
  • Able to occasionally lift 25 lbs. pounds

Benefits & Compensation

This is a regular, full-time exempt position scheduled to work as follows:

  • Regular Season (Day after Tax Day through Dec. 31st): Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm
  • Tax Season (Jan. 2nd through Tax Day in April): Mondays through Fridays, 7:30 am - 6:00 pm, Saturdays, 8:00 am - 2:00 pm

The starting pay range for this position is $80,000-$90,000, depending on experience.  Full-time employees are eligible to participate in benefits the first of the month following the date of hire.  Benefits include:

  • Health Insurance
  • Dental Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Paid Time Off
  • Retirement Plan

How to Join the Bourke Team

To apply for this position, please prepare a resume and cover letter and complete the application here. Due to the size of our operations, we are unable to take phone inquiries about positions.

Note:  Bourke Accounting LLC does not have the resources to sponsor visas, nor any open positions eligible for the H-1B program.

Bourke Accounting LLC fully and actively supports equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. Our commitment applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We see candidates with a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, community building, and meaningful connection with a broad range of people and institutions.