We are looking for a Tax Staff team member to support a public accounting team in New York. This position focuses on preparing tax filings for individuals and businesses while assisting with bookkeeping and financial statement work for smaller clients. The ideal candidate brings solid technical knowledge, sound judgment, and the ability to manage multiple deadlines in a client-focused environment.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and corporate clients with accuracy and timeliness.
• Maintain bookkeeping records for small business clients, including organizing financial data and reconciling accounts.
• Compile and assist in the preparation of financial statements based on client accounting records.
• Gather, analyze, and verify tax-related documentation to ensure complete and compliant filings.
• Use CCH ProSystem and related tax software to process returns, track assignments, and support reporting needs.
• Communicate with clients to clarify financial information, resolve discrepancies, and request missing documents.
• Monitor filing deadlines and manage assigned engagements to keep work on schedule during busy tax periods.