Public Tax Staff Accountant

Confidential Employer; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefits package

Job summary

Confidential Employer seeks a motivated Tax Staff Accountant in Dallas, TX. You will support tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution while building strong client relationships. This hands-on role emphasizes ongoing learning, professional development, and exposure to diverse client needs.

The position offers a collaborative, fast-paced environment with opportunities to advance toward CPA licensure, requiring strong communication and the ability to multitask in a team setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure is highly desirable.
• Understanding of GAAP and basic accounting procedures.

Responsibilities

• Provide tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution for clients.
• Prepare tax returns for review and address review notes.
• Draft federal, state, and local tax correspondence as needed.
• Respond to routine federal and state agency inquiries.
• Maintain frequent client contact to provide updates and gather required information.
• Identify potential tax issues and discuss them with the team.
• Review tax law developments for applicability to clients.
• Support internal training and CPA exam preparation.

Skills

Client communication

Multitasking

Deadline-oriented

Team-oriented

Written and verbal communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

150 credit hours for CPA licensure (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Public Tax Staff Accountant

Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving.

What: Perform tax compliance, projections, notice responses, and special project support while building strong client relationships.

When: Full-time role with ongoing learning and professional development expectations.

Where: Dallas, TX

Why: To support clients’ success by delivering high-quality tax services and gaining comprehensive experience in public accounting.

Office Environment: A supportive, fast-paced team environment that values communication, accuracy, and continuous growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview:

We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant who will work closely with clients to understand their businesses and support tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution. This role offers hands‑on experience, continuous learning, and opportunities to build strong client relationships while developing technical tax expertise.

Essential Functions:

• Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality client service and personal attention.
• Assist with routine federal and state agency inquiries.
• Maintain frequent client contact to provide updates and answer general questions.
• Request necessary information from clients and supervisors to prepare tax filings.
• Identify potential tax issues and discuss them with team members.
• Prepare tax projections and related analysis.
• Prepare tax returns for review and address all review notes thoroughly.
• Review tax law developments to determine applicability to clients.
• Draft federal, state, and local correspondence to tax authorities.
• Participate in internal training as needed.
• Actively prepare for CPA exam completion.

Position Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure is highly desirable.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
• Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.