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Tax Staff - Public
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Robert Half
Louisville, KY (In Person)
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Description We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to join a public accounting team in Louisville, Kentucky. This role supports the preparation, review, and filing of a broad range of tax returns while helping maintain accurate records and strong compliance practices. The position also works closely with internal colleagues, clients, and outside providers to keep engagements organized and responsive throughout the tax cycle.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare and submit federal, state, and local tax filings for clients, ensuring completeness and accuracy across multiple return types.
- Examine tax documents and supporting records to help produce organized workpapers, engagement materials, and client-ready documentation.
- Address notices and questions from tax agencies by gathering information, drafting responses, and coordinating follow-up actions.
- Partner with colleagues across departments to support timely reporting and consistent adherence to tax regulations.
- Act as a point of coordination for external software vendors and internal team members regarding tax-related tools and workflow needs.
- Maintain and apply firm procedures that align with federal requirements and Kentucky tax regulations.
- Assist the tax team with administrative and engagement support activities that improve efficiency during busy filing periods.
- Take on additional assignments as needed to support operational and client service goals. Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Business Administration, or a related discipline.
- At least 2 years of experience in public accounting with exposure to tax preparation and compliance work.
- Experience handling a high volume of returns, including workloads of 600 or more filings.
- Working knowledge of individual, corporate, estate, and franchise tax returns.
- Proficiency with Thomson Reuters UltraTax CS and strong skills in Microsoft Office and Google Workspace.
- Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals, tax documentation, engagement letters, and record management practices.
- Strong communication, organization, and follow-through skills with the ability to manage sensitive client information discreetly.
- Familiarity with tax planning concepts and the ability to contribute to a collaborative team environment.