Public Tax Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Benefits

Continuous professional development

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a motivated Tax Staff Accountant in Raleigh, NC. This full-time role emphasizes hands-on experience in tax compliance and building client relationships while ensuring high-quality service.

The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance and be committed to professional growth, including preparing for the CPA exam. This supportive team environment values communication and accuracy.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills necessary.
• Understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP essential.

Responsibilities

• Assist with routine federal and state agency inquiries.
• Prepare tax returns for review and address all review notes.
• Identify potential tax issues and discuss them with team members.

Skills

Client service commitment

Communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Ability to multitask

Education

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

Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure

Job description

Public Tax Staff Accountant

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.

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

Raleigh, NC

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.