Fair Isle Advisors is a boutique accounting firm specializing in tax consulting, compliance, estate planning, and family office services. Leslie Anderson started Fair Isle Advisors almost 20 years ago after working in public accounting firms specializing in wealth transfer planning and building her client base. Our Directors have been stalwart CPAs and advisors in North Carolina for decades, with many having collaborated for years prior to joining forces at Fair Isle Advisors. While we are constantly expanding our clientele, we are proud that we have served many of our clients for over 30 years, spanning multiple generations. 

We are always interested in meeting experienced Tax Professionals, who are committed to the vision of serving clients with the utmost integrity and leveraging our superior service and expertise to exceed expectations. 

Positions 

Staff Accountant 

Qualifications 

• 0 to 3 years public accounting firm experience 
• CPA or CPA candidate 
• Undergraduate degree in accounting 
• Master of Accountancy preferred 
• Strong computer skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Personal qualities must include motivation, initiative, teamwork, and results orientation 

Responsibilities 

• Tax preparation: corporate, partnership, fiduciary, and individual returns 
• Expect to help monitor quarterly estimates and year-end tax forecasts 
• Tax research and related planning strategies 
• Develop a good rapport with assigned Coach 
• Contribute proactively as a member of our tax team 

Senior Accountant 

Qualifications 

• 3 to 5 years public accounting firm experience 
• CPA or CPA candidate 
• Undergraduate degree in accounting 
• Master of Accountancy preferred 
• Strong computer skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Personal qualities must include motivation, initiative, teamwork, and results orientation 
• Worked in a multi-location CPA firm with between 20 and 100 staff 
• Experienced with CCH suite of products 
• QuickBooks expertise 
• Comfortable and experienced in firm business development activities, networking, and new client meetings 
• Industry expertise: manufacturing, closely-held companies, and real estate preferred 
• Proficient in fiduciary tax return reporting and compliance a benefit 

Responsibilities 

• Technical review of corporate, partnership, individual and fiduciary tax returns 
• Prepare complicated tax engagements (or portions) 
• Professional service and relationship manager for assigned list of clients 
• Proactive tax planning for assigned clients 
• Tax team technical resource for specialties to be agreed upon 
• Usage of all relevant software applications 
• Active team member participating in tax practice management 
• Participates in firm business development activities 
• Develop a good rapport with assigned Coach and Coachees 

Manager 

Qualifications 

• 5+ years public accounting firm experience 
• CPA required 
• Undergraduate degree in accounting 
• Master of Accountancy preferred 
• Strong computer skills 
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office 
• Strong verbal and written communication skills 
• Personal qualities must include motivation, initiative, teamwork, and results orientation 
• Worked in a multi-location CPA firm with between 20 and 100 staff 
• Experienced with CCH suite of products 
• QuickBooks expertise 
• Comfortable and experienced in firm business development activities, networking, and new client meetings 
• Industry expertise: manufacturing, closely-held companies, and real estate preferred 
• Proficient in fiduciary tax return reporting and compliance a benefit 

Responsibilities 

• Technical review of corporate, partnership, individual and fiduciary tax returns 
• Prepare complicated tax engagements (or portions) 
• Professional service and relationship manager for assigned list of clients 
• Proactive tax planning for assigned clients 
• Tax team technical resource for specialties to be agreed upon 
• Usage of all relevant software applications 
• Active team member participating in tax practice management 
• Participates in firm business development activities 
• Develop a good rapport with assigned Coach and Coachees 

Your contributions to the firm include exceptional client service, development of self and others, growth, and efficiency. 

As a member of the Tax team, you will effectively engage with others to help manage processes, learning and quality. 

This exciting opportunity offers a competitive salary and bonus plus benefits. 

Benefits: 

• 401(k) 
• Disability insurance 
• Flexible schedule 
• Health insurance 
• Life insurance 
• Paid time off 
• Bonus pay