Public Staff Tax Accountant

We are looking for a detail-oriented Staff Accountant to support tax compliance work for a long-term contract opportunity in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. This position focuses on preparing and reviewing a range of tax filings while working closely with established tax software and maintaining accuracy across deadlines. The ideal candidate brings hands-on public accounting experience, strong technical tax knowledge, and the ability to manage both individual and corporate returns in a deadline-driven environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and complete individual income tax filings with careful attention to accuracy, supporting documents, and applicable regulations.

• Handle corporate tax return preparation by organizing financial information, applying relevant tax rules, and ensuring timely submission.

• Perform day-to-day tax preparation activities for multiple client engagements while maintaining consistent quality standards.

• Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx tools to enter, review, and manage tax return data efficiently.

• Examine tax documentation for completeness and follow up on missing or unclear information to keep engagements moving forward.

• Coordinate priorities across assigned tax work to meet filing deadlines during busy periods and throughout the engagement.

• Support the review process by identifying discrepancies, correcting issues, and helping maintain compliance with current tax requirements.

Qualifications:

• Demonstrated experience preparing individual tax returns in a public accounting or tax-focused environment.

• Practical knowledge of corporate tax return preparation and related compliance requirements.

• Strong background in tax preparation with the ability to manage detailed financial and tax information accurately.

• Hands-on experience using CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx software.

• Solid understanding of tax documentation, filing processes, and deadline management.

• High level of accuracy, organization, and attention to detail in a fast-paced setting.

• Ability to communicate clearly and work effectively with internal teams and clients as needed.

If you are interested in being considered for this Tax Accountant position and you have the appropriate background, please apply online via the Robert Half website or via the Robert Half app. After applying to this accounting/finance role, please CALL immediately at 412-471-5946 to confirm your application has been received! Ask for Carrie, Dan or Aimee and please reference Job #03760-0013472878 when calling!

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