Tax Staff - Public

Description We are looking for a tax specialist to join a public accounting team in Florida. This position is well suited for someone who has hands-on experience preparing returns, values strong client relationships, and takes pride in delivering accurate, timely work. The role offers close collaboration with firm leadership, exposure to a varied client portfolio, and the chance to build a long-term career in a supportive services environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and high-net-worth clients with a strong focus on accuracy and completeness.

- Serve as a primary point of contact for clients by requesting documentation, answering tax-related questions, and following up on outstanding items.

- Respond to tax authority notices and assist with written and verbal communications on behalf of clients when issues arise.

- Organize and maintain client tax records, work papers, and supporting documentation to keep engagements current and audit-ready.

- Partner with firm leadership to address client needs, resolve tax matters, and support planning around ongoing engagements.

- Build strong client relationships through timely, clear communication and dependable follow-through on deliverables.

- Use tax preparation and accounting software to complete returns efficiently and manage client information accurately.

- Take ownership of assigned engagements from initial document collection through final delivery while meeting established deadlines. Requirements

- Bachelor's degree required.

- CPA is required.

- Prior experience preparing tax returns in a public accounting or client-focused services setting is required.

- Working knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, trust, or high-net-worth tax engagements is preferred.

- Comfort interacting directly with clients in a detail-oriented, service-oriented manner is strongly preferred.

- Experience handling tax notices and communicating with taxing authorities is a plus.

- Proficiency with tools such as Ultra Tax, Quick Books, and Excel is preferred.

- Strong organizational skills, clear communication, and the ability to work independently while contributing to a team are essential.

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