Tax Senior - Public

We are looking for a Tax Senior - Public to join a client-focused accounting team in Zanesville, Ohio. This role combines hands-on tax preparation with broader accounting support, offering the opportunity to work with a diverse portfolio that includes individuals, businesses, government entities, and nonprofit organizations. The ideal candidate brings strong technical tax knowledge, attention to detail, and the ability to communicate clearly with clients on financial and tax-related matters.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review tax filings for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations with accuracy and timeliness.
• Contribute to audit, review, and compilation engagements for commercial, governmental, and nonprofit clients by organizing records and supporting engagement deliverables.
• Develop financial statements and related schedules that help clients maintain complete and reliable reporting.
• Manage payroll processing activities and complete required payroll tax submissions in accordance with reporting deadlines.
• Maintain client financial records through bookkeeping tasks, account analysis, and reconciliation of balance sheet and income statement accounts.
• Organize and input tax and accounting documentation into accounting systems to support efficient recordkeeping and return preparation.
• Provide day-to-day assistance with client accounting needs, including reporting support and general financial data maintenance.
• Use QuickBooks and other accounting applications to complete tax, bookkeeping, and financial reporting assignments.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, clarify financial details, and address tax-related questions professionally.

Qualifications:

• Experience preparing individual and corporate tax returns in a public accounting environment.

• Working knowledge of tax preparation processes and compliance requirements across multiple entity types.

• Familiarity with QuickBooks and other accounting software used for bookkeeping and financial reporting.

• Ability to prepare accurate financial information, reconcile accounts, and maintain organized supporting documentation.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills for interacting with clients on accounting and tax matters.

• High attention to detail and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a services setting.

Compensation

$75,000.00-$95,000.00 Yearly

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