Public Tax Staff Accountant

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

Job summary

Confidential Employer in Houston, TX is seeking a Public Tax Staff Accountant to support tax compliance, projections, and client communication. This early-career role emphasizes hands-on learning and relationship building while developing advanced tax skills.

You will work in a fast-paced environment that values accuracy, timely responses, and ongoing professional development, with opportunities to progress toward CPA licensure.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• 150 credit hours for CPA licensure is highly desirable.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine federal and state tax notices and inquiries.
• Maintain frequent client contact to provide updates and answer questions.
• Prepare tax projections and related analyses.
• Prepare tax returns for review and address review notes.
• Draft correspondence to federal, state, and local tax authorities.
• Support continuous learning and CPA exam preparation.

Skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

150 credit hours for CPA licensure (desirable)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Microsoft Excel

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:

Houston, 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.