Tax Specialist

Protouch Staffing; Victoria (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Health benefits

Professional development opportunities

Paid time off

Diverse engagements

Job summary

Protouch Staffing seeks an experienced tax professional in Texas to handle individual and business returns, support planning, and participate in audits. You will research federal/state tax rules, review client documents, and manage engagements for diverse entities while maintaining confidentiality and accuracy.

The role requires 5+ years in tax/audit, a Bachelor's in Accounting/Finance, and CPA progress. Protouch Staffing offers a collaborative environment and opportunities for professional

Qualifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax preparation and/or audit.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with tax preparation and audit software platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional ethics.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and other tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Support tax planning and advisory projects under senior leadership guidance.
• Conduct tax research and stay updated on federal and state tax regulations.
• Participate in audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Review client documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage tax and audit engagements for various clients including businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and specialized entities.
• Utilize tax preparation, audit, workflow, and document management software to complete assignments.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals to deliver quality client service.
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines during peak tax seasons.
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting-related tasks as needed.

Skills

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Microsoft Excel

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or CPA in progress

Tools

Tax software platforms

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare individual, business, and other tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Support tax planning and advisory projects under senior leadership guidance.
• Conduct tax research and stay updated on federal and state tax regulations.
• Participate in audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Review client documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage tax and audit engagements for various clients including businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and specialized entities.
• Utilize tax preparation, audit, workflow, and document management software to complete assignments.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals to deliver quality client service.
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines during peak tax seasons.
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting-related tasks as needed.

Job Roles and Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, business, and other tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Support tax planning and advisory projects under senior leadership guidance.
• Conduct tax research and stay updated on federal and state tax regulations.
• Participate in audit engagements including planning, fieldwork, testing, documentation, and financial reporting.
• Review client documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance.
• Manage tax and audit engagements for various clients including businesses, nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and specialized entities.
• Utilize tax preparation, audit, workflow, and document management software to complete assignments.
• Collaborate with accounting professionals to deliver quality client service.
• Maintain confidentiality of client financial information.
• Manage multiple projects and deadlines during peak tax seasons.
• Assist with financial reporting and accounting-related tasks as needed.

Qualifications And Certifications

• 5+ years of experience in tax preparation and/or audit preferred.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field preferred.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred but not required.
• Experience with tax preparation and audit software platforms.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines while maintaining accuracy.
• Strong attention to detail and commitment to professional ethics.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation based on experience.
• Health and wellness benefits.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off.
• Professional development and continuing education opportunities.
• Exposure to diverse tax and audit engagements.
• Collaborative professional work environment