Tax Accountant

Orion Placement; Cleveland (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Vision insurance

Job summary

Orion Placement seeks a tax professional to join our established Ohio CPA practice in Cleveland. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local returns for business and individual clients, while supporting planning and research initiatives.

Lead client communications, manage multiple deadlines, and collaborate with a seasoned team to deliver high-quality tax services. CPA licensure or active CPA candidacy is required or encouraged.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Licensed CPA or active CPA candidate.
• Strong knowledge of tax preparation, compliance, and accounting principles.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in Cleveland, OH.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for business and individual clients.
• Support tax planning, research, and compliance projects while identifying opportunities to help clients make informed financial decisions.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide responsive tax and accounting support.
• Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and priorities throughout the year and during busy season.
• Research tax issues and stay current on relevant federal and state tax developments.
• Collaborate with experienced accounting professionals on tax, accounting, and advisory matters.
• Help maintain accurate, organized workpapers and deliver high-quality work to clients.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Time management

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Pay:

$75,000.00 - $110,000.00 per year

Why This Is a Great Opportunity

• Build your career with an established public accounting firm where you can develop long-term client relationships and become a trusted advisor.
• Work on meaningful tax engagements for a diverse mix of privately held businesses, organizations, and individual clients.
• Gain exposure to both tax compliance and proactive tax planning rather than being limited to return preparation alone.
• Join an experienced, collaborative team where your accounting knowledge, judgment, and client service skills are valued.
• Continue progressing professionally while building on your CPA credentials and expanding your technical tax expertise.
• Enjoy a stable opportunity with a respected accounting practice that values responsive service and long-term relationships.

Location:

This is a full-time, on-site opportunity in Cleveland, Ohio, offering close collaboration with an experienced public accounting team. Candidates should be comfortable working in the office and participating in an in-person interview.

Note:

Candidates must have 3+ years of public accounting tax experience and must either be a licensed CPA or be actively progressing toward CPA licensure.

About Us

We are an established Ohio CPA and business advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals with tax, accounting, consulting, and advisory services. Our team takes pride in building trusted client relationships through thoughtful advice, technical expertise, and responsive service. Confidential Employer.

Job Description

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for business and individual clients.
• Support tax planning, research, and compliance projects while identifying opportunities to help clients make informed financial decisions.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide responsive tax and accounting support.
• Manage multiple client engagements, deadlines, and priorities throughout the year and during busy season.
• Research tax issues and stay current on relevant federal and state tax developments.
• Collaborate with experienced accounting professionals on tax, accounting, and advisory matters.
• Help maintain accurate, organized workpapers and deliver high-quality work to clients.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Licensed CPA or active CPA candidate required.
• Strong knowledge of tax preparation, compliance, and accounting principles.
• Experience working directly with clients and managing multiple deadlines.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Comfortable working full-time on-site in Cleveland.

Why You Will Love Working Here

• Work with an experienced team that values professional growth and technical development.
• Build meaningful client relationships and see the direct impact of your work.
• Gain exposure to a diverse client base and a broad variety of tax and accounting matters.
• Join a stable, established practice with a long-term approach to client service.
• Take on meaningful responsibility while continuing to grow your tax expertise and career.

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Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance