Tax Associate | 2027

CBIZ; Fairlawn (OH); On-site; USD 65,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

CBIZ is seeking a tax professional to support planning across diverse industries including Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare and Manufacturing. You’ll assist with preparing and reviewing federal and state returns for partnerships, corporations and individuals.

The role emphasizes developing tax compliance knowledge, assisting with IRS audits, and collaborating with clients from start to finish while mentoring junior staff and maintaining professional standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing at all levels.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries.
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals.
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns.
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end.
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and strengthen client relationships.
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs.
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct.
• Assist with training and mentoring junior associates and interns on tax methodology.

Skills

Communication

Analytical thinking

Research skills

Client relationship management

Tax knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree in Accounting/Taxation

CPA eligibility

Job description

Job Description

• Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries
• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals
• Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns
• Participate in client assignments from beginning to end
• Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships
• Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs
• Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct
• Assist with training and mentoring junior associates and interns on tax methodology

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred
• CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations
• Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment
• Strong verbal and written communications skills

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required
• Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels oforganization, both internally and externally
• Proficient use of applicable technology
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs