Public Tax Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a detail-oriented Public Tax Staff Accountant located in Jacksonville, FL. This full-time role focuses on tax compliance and projections while nurturing strong relationships with clients.

Ideal candidates should have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance and demonstrate commitment to high-quality client service. The position offers competitive compensation, benefits, and opportunities for ongoing professional development.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Perform tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution.
• Assist with routine federal and state agency inquiries.
• Prepare tax returns and address all review notes.

Skills

Client service commitment

Written communication

Verbal communication

Multitasking ability

Tax compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure

Tools

Microsoft Office applications

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

Jacksonville, FL

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.