Tax Staff - Public

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to support public accounting tax engagements in Columbia, South Carolina. This role focuses on preparing accurate returns for individual and corporate clients while maintaining compliance with applicable tax rules and filing requirements. The ideal candidate is organized, dependable, and comfortable working with tax software to manage multiple deadlines during busy filing periods.

Responsibilities:

Prepare federal, state, and local tax returns for individual and business clients with a high degree of accuracy. Review financial records and supporting documentation to gather the information needed for complete and timely tax filings. Assist with tax preparation activities for a range of client engagements while following firm standards and regulatory requirements. Use CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx software to complete returns, organize workpapers, and maintain tax documentation. Communicate with internal team members and clients to resolve missing information, clarify tax data, and support filing deadlines. Monitor assigned tax engagements to help ensure deliverables are completed on schedule during peak filing periods. Support compliance efforts by applying current tax regulations and identifying issues that require escalation or further review. Experience preparing individual income tax returns in a public accounting or similar detail-focused environment. Experience preparing corporate tax returns with an understanding of related compliance requirements. Working knowledge of tax preparation processes, documentation standards, and filing deadlines. Proficiency with CCH ProSystem and CCH ProSystem Fx or closely related tax software platforms. Strong attention to detail and the ability to produce accurate work across multiple client assignments. Effective written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients and internal teams. Ability to manage priorities, stay organized, and meet deadlines in a fast-paced tax environment. Robert Half is the world's first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles. Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more. All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information. © 2025 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking "Apply Now," you're agreeing to Robert Half's Terms of Use and Privacy Notice .