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About the Role

As a Tax Staff Accountant, you will prepare business and individual tax returns, gaining exposure to a diverse client base across various industries. You will collaborate with internal teams and leaders to produce high-quality deliverables and build technical skills for professional growth.

Responsibilities

• Assist in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities.
• Organize and review client-provided financial information, ensuring accuracy and completeness.
• Use tax software and tools to input data, calculate tax liabilities, deductions, and credits.
• Conduct tax research to interpret and apply relevant tax laws, regulations, and guidelines.
• Analyze financial statements, records, and documentation to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance issues.
• Assist in preparing tax projections and estimates to guide clients in making informed financial decisions.
• Communicate with clients to gather necessary information and address inquiries related to tax matters.
• Assist in explaining tax concepts and implications to clients in a clear and understandable manner.
• Collaborate with internal team to provide timely updates and recommendations to clients on their tax situations.
• Ensure adherence to tax regulations and deadlines, filing tax returns accurately and timely.
• Maintain organized and comprehensive tax files and documentation for each client engagement.
• Assist in tracking changes in tax laws and regulations and their potential impact on clients.
• Collaborate with other tax professionals within the firm to share insights, knowledge, and best practices.
• Support senior team members in complex tax projects, including audits and specialized tax services.
• Participate in internal training sessions to enhance technical skills and stay updated on industry trends.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree with a concentration in accounting, or a Master’s degree in accounting or taxation.
• Actively pursuing the required education and credits to qualify for the CPA exam, with the intention of obtaining CPA licensure.
• Cumulative GPA 3.0 or higher.
• Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure or relevant certification, if not already attained.
• Responsible for completing the minimum CPE credit requirement.

Skills

• CCH Prosystem FX
• Axcess Tax
• Axcess Document
• Axcess Workstream
• Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS
• Checkpoint for Tax Research

Work Type

• Office environment

Education Level

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or taxation
• Master's degree in accounting or taxation

Salary/Compensations

• $76,500

Benefits

• Group health insurance
• Dental and vision coverage
• 401(k) retirement plans
• Generous paid time off (PTO) allowances

About the Company

• UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms providing audit, tax, consulting and advisory services to clients primarily in the dynamic middle market.
• We are trailblazers who bring our experience from working within numerous industries to our clients so that we can provide them with a 360-degree view of their businesses.
• Together with our clients, UHY works collaboratively to develop flexible, innovative solutions that meet our clients’ business challenges.
• As an independent member of UHY International, we are proud to be a part of a top 20 international network of independent accounting and consulting firms.