Entry Level Full Time 2027 | Tax Staff | Owings Mills

Citrin Cooperman; Owings Mills (MD); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Citrin Cooperman in Owings Mills, MD is seeking an Entry Level Tax Staff to join the Commercial Tax Services team and handle part of the corporate, partnership, and individual tax work. You will prepare returns, extensions, and projections while gaining exposure to audits and client interactions.

This is a full-time position designed for early-career growth. The role emphasizes collaboration, professional development, and the opportunity to work closely with seasoned tax professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in taxation preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting
• Possess general knowledge of federal and state tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be highly motivated and able to work individually and in a team setting
• Have outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM and Caseware is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepares federal and state tax returns, extensions, and quarterly projections for various clients (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, Individual)
• Organizing tax information and assisting with tax notices and examinations
• Assisting with tax audits, perform light research projects and monitor and review financial information
• Communicate with Senior and/or Manager on work status and client issues that arise.
• Collaboratingwith other tax professionals within the firm to knowledge share and ensure deliverables are completed with quality and professional excellence.
• Participatingin training programs and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and develop industry-specific expertise.

Skills

Communication

Accounting basics

Analytical thinking

Time management

Team collaboration

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

CCH Axcess

SurePrep

XCM

CaseWare

Job description

Entry Level Full Time 2027 | Tax Staff | Owings Mills (52718)

Owings Mills, MD 21117

Overview

Salary Range

Position Type

Full Time / Entry Level

Category

Tax

Description

Citrin Cooperman offers a dynamic work environment, fostering professional growth and collaboration. We’re continuously seeking talented individuals who bring fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and sharp technical expertise. We know you have choices, so our team of collaborative, innovative professionals are at the ready to support your professional development. At Citrin Cooperman, we offer competitive compensation and benefits and most importantly, the flexibility to manage your personal and professional life to focus on what matters most to you!

We are seeking a Staff in the Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Department. As a CTS Staff, you will be responsible for:

• Prepares federal and state tax returns, extensions, and quarterly projections for various clients (C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, Individual)
• Organizing tax information and assisting with tax notices and examinations
• Assisting with tax audits, perform light research projects and monitor and review financial information
• Communicate with Senior and/or Manager on work status and client issues that arise.
• Collaboratingwith other tax professionals within the firm to knowledge share and ensure deliverables are completed with quality and professional excellence.
• Participatingin training programs and professional development activities to enhance technical knowledge and develop industry-specific expertise.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; master’s in taxation preferred
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting
• Possess general knowledge of federal and state tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
• CPA eligibility preferred
• Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements
• Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Be highly motivated and able to work individually and in a team setting
• Have outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Have the ability to multi-task
• Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM and Caseware is a plus