We’re Hiring: Certified Public Accountant (Remote | EST | Up to $100K)

Tired of the Endless Tax Season Grind — and the Culture That Comes With It? You’ve done your time in the trenches — 60+ hour weeks, weekend filings, chaotic deadlines, and a firm culture that treats burnout like a badge of honor. But you didn’t become a CPA to burn out. You became a CPA to deliver great work — and still have a life outside of it. At Ledger Labs, You Can Deliver Exceptional Work — Without Sacrificing BalanceLedger Labs, Inc. is a 12-year-old, U.S.-based accounting firm with a national reputation for Virtual CFO services and client-first financial leadership.Now, we’re growing a dedicated tax department to meet our clients’ needs — and doing it differently from traditional firms. This full-time CPA role is designed to be 40 hours per week, year-round — no busy-season overtime, no evening crunch, no Sunday email chaos. We expect you to help make that possible by forecasting workloads, setting realistic timelines, and proactively managing expectations with clients. You will have complete autonomy over your tax process — from reviewing, signing, and filing returns, to ensuring the quality of your work.At Ledger Labs, we expect and encourage you to maintain the highest ethical standards and never compromise on the quality of your work. While we encourage you to take the time necessary to meet your high standards, you will still be responsible for meeting the deadlines you set for yourself and managing your workflow effectively. We are looking for someone motivated to take ownership of their career and their success, ready to help shape the direction of our growing tax department. This is your opportunity to lead the tax return process, bring clarity to the workflow, and grow with us — all within a firm that actually respects your time.TheRole: Certified Public Accountant (CPA)This is a full-time, remote, 1099 position (first 12 months) for a licensed CPA only. Schedule Expectations• Consistent 8-hour weekday schedule• The first 4 hours of your shift must be completed before 12:00 PM ET• Flexibility allowed for the second 4 hours• You’ll choose your standard weekly schedule (with minor changes allowed in advance)• No overtime required — even during tax seasonWhat You’ll Be Responsible ForTax Return Preparation & Compliance• Prepare, review, sign, and file federal, state, and local returns for individuals and businesses• Ensure all returns meet the highest quality standards and comply with tax regulations• Review client documentation for completeness and accuracy• Maintain deadlines by managing the calendar proactively and setting reasonable timelines• Ensure the tax return process meets ethical standards and adheres to firm policies — no shortcutsClient Communication & Coordination• Act as the main point of contact for all tax-related questions and updates• Request and organize client documents efficiently• Set clear expectations and timelines for clients — and communicate early when extensions are needed• Liaise with IRS and state agencies as neededProcess & Workflow Management• Track return statuses and deadlines in our systems• Forecast seasonal workloads and recommend adjustments when necessary• Help define best practices as we build out a scalable, low-stress tax function• Ensure deadlines are met without overextending the teamWhat You Bring• Active CPA license — required• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or Finance• Minimum 5 years in a CPA firm, with experience preparing and filing business and individual returns• Strong client communication skills• Ability to plan, forecast, and manage workflow to support a 40-hour workweek, even in peak season• Familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting platforms• Experience with ecommerce, real estate, or inventory-based businesses is a plus• Ability to maintain high ethical standards and deliver quality results under pressure• Professional home office setup and high level of personal organizationCompensation & Details• Pay: Up to $100,000/year• Type: Full-time, 1099 contract (12-month term)• Schedule: 40 hours/week, no overtime required — including during tax season• Location:Remote (U.S.-based, EST strongly preferred)• Bonus: Performance-based incentives• Post-12-month re-evaluation: After the initial 12-month term, your position will be re-evaluated for potential full-time employment based on performance.Why Join Ledger Labs? • Established reputation: 12 years serving clients with excellence and integrity• Client-first, not chaos-first: We focus on quality and relationships — not volume• No busy-season burnout: We build sustainable workloads and back it up with structure• Complete autonomy: You’ll have control over the process and the quality of your work• Ground-floor opportunity: Help shape our new tax department• Fully remote: Process-driven, digital-first, and autonomy-friendlyReady to Do Great Work Without the Burnout?If you're a licensed CPA who values precision, communication, and smart planning over late nights and last-minute scrambles — and you're motivated to take ownership of your career and grow within a supportive environment —. Let’s build something sustainable together. www.TheLedgerLabs.comJob Type: Full-timePay: Up to $100,000.00 per yearBenefits:• Work from homeSchedule:• 8 hour shift• Monday to FridaySupplemental Pay:• Performance bonusWork Location:Remote Apply tot his job