Tax Staff - Public

Description We are looking for a detail-oriented tax specialist to join a public accounting team in Texas. This role supports individual and small business clients through tax preparation, bookkeeping, and accurate financial record management. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with business and individual returns, strong accounting system knowledge, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and review individual and corporate tax filings with a strong focus on accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.

- Maintain bookkeeping records for small business clients, ensuring financial data is organized, current, and ready for reporting needs.

- Work directly within Quick Books Desktop, Quick Books Online, and Xero to record transactions, reconcile accounts, and support client reporting.

- Use CCH Pro System and CCH Pro System Fx to complete tax preparation tasks and manage related documentation efficiently.

- Communicate with clients to gather financial information, clarify outstanding items, and help resolve tax and bookkeeping questions.

- Monitor filing timelines and coordinate priorities across multiple client engagements during peak tax periods.

- Support tax planning and year-end close activities by identifying missing information and preparing complete work papers. Requirements - At least 5 years of experience in public accounting or a similar tax-focused environment.

- Proven experience preparing individual and corporate tax returns for a variety of clients.

- Strong working knowledge of tax preparation processes and supporting financial documentation.

- Hands-on proficiency with CCH Pro System and CCH Pro System Fx.

- Practical experience using Quick Books Desktop, Quick Books Online, and Xero.

- Background in bookkeeping for small businesses, including reconciliations and general ledger maintenance.

- Ability to manage multiple assignments independently while maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines.

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