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Robert Half
Tax Staff - Public
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What they do
A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
$85,114 / year median in Pennsylvania
-6% projected decline
Job Description
We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to support public accounting tax engagements in North Carolina. This role focuses on preparing and reviewing a range of tax filings for individuals and business entities while maintaining accuracy, timeliness, and compliance with current regulations. The ideal candidate brings hands-on public tax experience, strong technical knowledge, and confidence working with CCH ProSystem software.
Responsibilities:
- Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual clients with close attention to accuracy and filing deadlines.
- Complete business tax filings for corporate entities by gathering financial data, analyzing records, and applying relevant tax rules.
- Organize and review client documentation to identify missing information, resolve discrepancies, and support complete tax preparation.
- Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx to manage tax workflows, produce returns, and maintain organized engagement files.
- Communicate with clients and internal team members to clarify tax matters, request supporting documents, and provide status updates.
- Research routine tax questions and apply current guidance to ensure filings meet applicable compliance standards.
- Assist with tax planning support by identifying common issues, potential risks, and opportunities for accurate reporting.