Public Tax Accountant: 1065/1120-S Specialist

Tier4 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group is seeking a tax-focused professional with a public accounting background and 2–4 years of tax experience. The role emphasizes preparing federal/state returns for partnerships and S-corporations, multi-state compliance, and ongoing tax planning.

You will collaborate with leadership and external partners, contributing to process improvements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Form 1065 and 1120-S, and a strong attention to detail.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Approximately 2–4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing Partnership returns (Form 1065).
• Hands-on experience preparing S-Corporation returns (Form 1120-S).
• Experience preparing federal and state business income tax returns.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, supporting schedules, and workpapers.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for multiple partnerships and S-Corporations.
• Prepare Forms 1065 and 1120-S, including supporting schedules and workpapers.
• Support multi-state tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Participate in annual income tax planning and compliance.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax liabilities and payments.
• Research tax implications associated with new investments, transactions, and business activities.
• Communicate tax findings and considerations to the Controller, CFO, and executive leadership.
• Review internally and externally prepared tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate federal, state, and AMT depreciation.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other tax filings as needed.
• Partner with internal leadership, third-party tax professionals, financial partners, and joint venture partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, workflows, documentation, and efficiency.
• Support special projects and additional tax initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax research

Attention to detail

Analytical ability

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Tools

CS Fixed Asset Solutions

Job description

Tier4 Group is seeking a tax-focused professional with a public accounting background and 2–4 years of tax experience. The role emphasizes preparing federal/state returns for partnerships and S-corporations, multi-state compliance, and ongoing tax planning.

You will collaborate with leadership and external partners, contributing to process improvements. The ideal candidate brings hands-on experience with Form 1065 and 1120-S, and a strong attention to detail.