Tax Accountant

Southwest Accounting Resources, Inc; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 80,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading CPA firm in Phoenix is seeking an experienced Tax Accountant. You will prepare and review various tax returns, manage client relationships, and provide tax planning. The role requires 3-5 years of experience in public accounting and a Bachelor's degree in Accounting. A Master's degree or CPA is preferred. Salary ranges from $80,000 to $105,000, depending on experience.

Qualifications

• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or tax.
• Mastery of tax planning and projections.
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, business, trust, and corporate tax returns.
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax documents.
• Research and resolve tax issues, staying current with changing regulations.

Skills

Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations

Excellent analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax

Proficiency with ProSystem fx Tax

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s in Accounting or CPA

Job description

We are recruiting an experienced Tax Accountant for a CPA in Central Phoenix.

This role has a base salary of $80,000 - $105,000 depending on experience.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, business, trust, and corporate tax returns
• Ensure accurate and timely filing of all tax documents
• Conduct tax planning and projections for clients or the organization
• Research and resolve tax issues, staying current with changing regulations
• Supervise, train, and mentor junior staff and interns
• Manage client relationships and serve as a key contact for tax matters
• Provide support during tax audits and interact with tax authorities as needed
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and make recommendations for business/process improvements

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (Master’s or CPA preferred)
• 3–5+ years of relevant experience in public accounting or tax
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations and accounting principles
• Excellent analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and ProSystem fx Tax.

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