Stouffer Legal ยท 1 month ago
Enrolled Agent
Stouffer Legal is a growing, full-service CPA firm specializing in individuals, professionals, estates & trusts, and small businesses. They are seeking a Senior Enrolled Agent who is ready to own complex work from day one, including preparing and final-signing returns, representing clients with the IRS, and engaging in proactive tax planning.
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Responsibilities
Prepare and final-sign complex 1040s (multi-state, rentals, Schedule C, S-corp, partnerships)
Perform final review on returns prepared by others and coach the team
Spot and execute planning opportunities (bunching, Roth conversions, entity selection, QBI optimization, cost-seg, etc.)
Represent clients in audits, collections, OIC, installment agreements, penalty abatement
Work directly with high-net-worth individuals, business owners, trustees, and their attorneys
Qualification
Required
Active Enrolled Agent (CPA also welcome)
2+ years of final sign-off authority on 1040s and small-business returns
3+ years preparing/reviewing 100+ returns annually (full-cycle, not seasonal only)
Proven experience handling IRS notices, audits, or collections cases yourself
You must be able to explain the 'why' behind positions, not just the 'how'
No disciplinary history with IRS Office of Professional Responsibility
Preferred
100% remote (U.S. only, Eastern or Central time preferred)
Benefits
Health, dental, vision, retirement plan with match
Generous PTO + paid holidays + sanity-preserving tax-season policy