Tax Accountant

Creative Financial Staffing; Wexford (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Creative Financial Staffing, LLC is seeking a Tax Accountant in Wexford, PA 15090. The position offers a salary of $70,000–$90,000 and a path for long-term growth within a growing CPA firm that values client service.

The Tax Accountant will independently prepare corporate and pass-through tax returns and manage tax engagements from start to finish, while collaborating with partners and staff to meet filing deadlines and deliver quality service to clients.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience in tax accounting or similar public accounting role.
• Ability to independently prepare business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of Forms 1120, 1120-S; Form 1065 experience preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state business tax compliance.
• Experience with UltraTax CS, Lacerte, ProSeries, Drake, or CCH Axcess.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state business tax returns for varied entities.
• Prepare Forms 1120, 1120-S, and 1065.
• Review financial information for accuracy.
• Communicate with clients to gather information.
• Research tax issues and apply current regulations.
• Maintain organized workpapers.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and staff to deliver quality service.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Deadline driven

Tools

UltraTax CS

Lacerte

ProSeries

Drake

CCH Axcess

Job description

Tax Accountant

Wexford, PA 15090
$70,000–$90,000

Join a growing CPA firm that values expertise, client service, and long-term career growth. We are seeking an experienced Tax Accountant who can independently prepare business tax returns and contribute to a collaborative tax team.

This role is ideal for someone with strong business entity tax experience who enjoys working directly with clients and managing tax engagements from start to finish. The Tax Accountant will be responsible for preparing corporate and pass-through entity returns with minimal supervision while helping clients meet important tax filing deadlines.

Tax Accountant Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state business tax returns for a variety of entities.
• Prepare Forms 1120 (C Corporations), 1120-S (S Corporations), and 1065 (Partnerships).
• Review financial information and supporting documentation for accuracy and completeness.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and address tax-related questions.
• The Tax Accountant will research tax issues and apply current tax regulations.
• Maintain organized workpapers and supporting documentation.
• The Tax Accountant will manage multiple client engagements while meeting filing deadlines.
• Collaborate with partners and staff to provide quality client service.

Qualifications of the Tax Accountant Role

• 2+ years of experience as a Tax Accountant, Business Tax Preparer, Staff Tax Accountant, or similar public accounting professional.
• Demonstrated ability to independently prepare business tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Strong knowledge of Forms 1120 and 1120-S, with experience preparing Form 1065 preferred.
• Familiarity with federal and state business tax compliance requirements.
• Experience with professional tax software such as UltraTax CS, Lacerte, ProSeries, Drake, CCH Axcess, or similar platforms.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

Preferred Qualifications

• Previous public accounting or CPA firm experience.
• Experience working directly with business clients across multiple industries.
• Ability to manage a high volume of business tax returns while maintaining accuracy and efficiency.