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Junior CPA, Tax & Bookkeeping (Growth Role)

Location: Birmingham, AL (On-Site Preferred)

Compensation: $55,000 – $75,000 (Based on Experience & CPA Status)

Are you an ambitious early-career CPA, recent graduate or CPA-track candidate who’s passionate about both tax and bookkeeping? We’re partnering with a growing, PE-backed accounting firm with a long-standing legacy and fresh leadership vision to hire the next generation of professionals to grow with them.

This role is perfect for someone who wants real mentorship, access to leadership, and a clear path to future advancement not just a job, but a long-term career. The team is focused on building a firm where people come first, growth is paced and intentional, and wins are shared across the board.

Why This Role?

• Direct mentorship from seasoned CPAs
• Exposure to both tax and bookkeeping, no audit work
• Hands-on experience with client's books
• Opportunity to grow into higher-level roles and even build new service lines (bookkeeping services as well as long term partnership track 10+ years)

Ideal Candidates:

• CPA or CPA eligible with 0–5 years of experience
• Solid foundation in tax and accounting fundamentals
• Strong interest in developing bookkeeping skills and working directly with clients
• Comfortable in a growing, evolving firm where change is happening quickly
• Must be proactive, detail-oriented, and excited about ownership over your work

Tech Environment:

• ProConnect (Intuit), TaxDome CRM (currently transitioning from older systems)

Compensation & Benefits:

• $55K for entry-level / new grads
• Up to $75K for experienced CPA candidates
• Health benefits (BCBS group plan, $650/month contribution)
• Long-term growth potential with clear internal career pathways

Culture Fit:

The firm is in a transformation phase, modernizing tech, growing strategically, and building a people-first culture. Ideal for someone who wants to help shape a firm’s future rather than just be another number.

For more information, please connect with a Recruiting Partner with Goodwin Recruiting! Or apply today!

At Goodwin Recruiting, we are committed to our core values and providing world class customer service. We are committed to helping our clients navigate and comply with the complex and ever-changing labor laws as well as help ensure that in every hiring decision, internally and with our client partners, that all viable candidates are considered, and the most qualified candidate is offered the role. We evaluate the knowledge, skills, and abilities that meet the requirements of the position and aim to open doors and change lives. We value all people, understanding that uniqueness and diversity foster a stronger team that is innovative and brings varying perspectives to the table. We put our money where our mouth is and are proud of our efforts to identify a broad slate of candidates, with many hiring success stories to share.

JOB ID: 160836

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Emily Anastasia

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