Tax Staff Accountant

Location: Hybrid or Independence OH

About Our Company

Our client is a full-service accounting and business consulting firm dedicated to providing clients with exceptional value. Named as one of the Top Workplaces in 2024 by Cleveland.com, they have provided services to families and businesses in Ohio for over forty years – and we have plans for continued sustained growth! Our long-lasting stability and excellence in services would not be possible without the foundation of our talented, dedicated, and highly-valued employees.

About Your Role

As a Tax Staff Accountant you will have the opportunity to work on various types of tax returns with varying levels of complexity. This role will help you to develop a true command of all things tax. We have a variety of tax research tools available that will allow you to continue to gain proficiency in tax research, too. We pride ourselves on delivering high level tax services which include tax research, drafting memos for tax issues, as well as preparing and reviewing a variety of tax return deliverables.

Job Responsibilities

· Assist clients with meeting their tax and financial planning objectives

· Prepare a variety of tax returns and serve as a tax liaison when appropriate

· For business returns, prepare tax trial balance and post any needed journal entries

· Assist clients with understanding their corporate and personal tax returns

· Keep up to date on ever-changing tax regulations and policies

What We Offer

We deeply value the commitment of those who choose to work with us, and we offer several ways to show our appreciation:

· Competitive compensation package commensurate with your experience. We also offer paid overtime.

· Industry leading referral program. We pay commission for clients brought into the firm - for the whole term of your employment!

· Flexible scheduling to allow for work/life balance. You are a professional and we trust you will get the work done with a schedule that fits your needs. Ability to work a hybrid schedule part in office and part remote.

· Health, vision, and dental insurance offerings.

· 401(k) offering with a 3% employer match.

· PTO plan and paid holidays.

· Excellent advancement opportunities. We love promoting from within and have plans for sustained growth!

· Professional Development opportunities that allow you to continue to develop your skills while staying current with new and changing regulations.

· Supportive management team that provides the tools and resources needed to succeed

· Enjoyable company culture! Fun events, celebrations, community volunteering, and more! Just a few previous examples include - Firm outing to a Guardians baseball game, Firm picnic including the infamous cornhole tournament, golf outing, canoeing. We believe accountants can and should have fun.

Your Qualifications:

· Bachelor’s Degree in accounting, finance, or related field

· CPA or CPA candidate (preferred)

· 1-3 years experience preparing all types of tax returns

· Ability to recognize tax saving opportunities and implement tax strategies for clients

· Genuine passion for tax and public accounting with a love of learning

· Ability to build effective business relationships with clients

· Possess sound judgement and integrity

· Strong written communication skills

· Ability to work independently yet cohesively as part of a team