Staff Tax Accountant

Jobot; Tampa (FL); Hybrid; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobot in Tampa, FL is seeking a Staff Tax Accountant (Entry Level) to join a growing international tax firm. You’ll prepare and review federal, state, and local returns, assist with planning, and help implement tax strategies for a diverse client base.

The hybrid schedule offers three days in the office and two remote, with mentorship and growth opportunities. The ideal candidate has 2+ years of relevant experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting or Finance, strong analytical skills, and proficiency

Qualifications

• 2+ years of tax accounting experience in public accounting or corporate tax.
• Experience in tax planning or evaluating tax positions.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax requirements and return preparation.
• Strong analytical, research, and reconciliation skills with attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Excel and familiarity with tax software.
• Ability to manage priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate technical information clearly.
• Collaborative mindset and willingness to learn.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns and supporting schedules.
• Support tax planning initiatives by researching opportunities to improve tax efficiency.
• Research tax laws and regulatory changes and summarize findings.
• Reconcile tax GL accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Assist with tax provisions, estimated payments, extensions, and compliance.
• Respond to tax notices and support audits with documentation.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance to collect information and meet filing deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes and improve accuracy.
• Handle confidential financial information professionally.

Skills

Tax accounting

Tax planning

Analytical skills

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Tax software

Job description

Staff Tax Accountant

$65000 - $75000 per year | Tampa, FL | Hybrid | Permanent

Staff Tax Accountant (Entry Level)

A bit about us:

Join a international tax firm in Tampa, FL, that is experiencing significant growth. The firm advises internationally active companies and their owners, high-net-worth individuals and family offices. Clients range from startups to companies with million in revenue. The firm works on international tax, compliance and cross-border planning, and is part of a global alliance of independent advisory firms.

Why join us?

• Mentorship: you learn directly from a seasoned international tax leader who is committed to developing the next generation.
• Flexibility: a hybrid schedule of about 3 days in the office and 2 remote.
• Growth: a real path to grow as the firm expands.

Job Details

Job Details

Build your tax expertise and make a meaningful impact in a Staff Tax Accountant opportunity within the international tax industry. You’ll help deliver accurate tax filings, support proactive tax planning, and turn complex tax requirements into practical recommendations. This role is ideal for a detail-oriented professional with 2+ years of relevant experience who enjoys solving problems, collaborating with colleagues, and growing their technical knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns, supporting schedules, and related documentation.
• Support tax planning initiatives by researching opportunities to improve tax efficiency and evaluating the implications of business and financial decisions.
• Research tax laws and regulatory changes, summarize findings, and help implement appropriate updates.
• Reconcile tax-related general ledger accounts and investigate discrepancies to maintain accurate financial records.
• Assist with tax provisions, estimated tax payments, extensions, and other compliance requirements.
• Respond to tax notices and support audits by gathering records, preparing schedules, and coordinating responses.
• Collaborate with accounting and finance colleagues to collect information, resolve questions, and meet filing deadlines.
• Identify opportunities to streamline tax processes, strengthen documentation, and improve accuracy.
• Handle confidential financial information with professionalism and discretion.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant tax accounting experience in public accounting, corporate tax, or a comparable environment.
• Demonstrated experience in tax planning or equivalent experience analyzing tax positions and recommending tax-efficient approaches.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field, or equivalent relevant education and professional experience.
• Working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax requirements and tax return preparation.
• Strong analytical, research, and reconciliation skills, with close attention to detail.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software.
• Ability to manage competing priorities, meet deadlines, and communicate technical information clearly.
• A collaborative mindset, sound professional judgment, and enthusiasm for continuous learning.
• CPA certification or progress toward certification is a plus.

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