Job Summary

A well-established public accounting firm in Tucson, AZ is seeking an experienced Certified Public Accountant to join its Tax Department in a direct hire role. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys preparing complex returns, advising clients, researching tax matters, and serving as a trusted resource for both clients and internal team members.

This role offers a collaborative, team-oriented environment with supportive leadership, ongoing training, continuing education support, and opportunities for professional growth and leadership development. The ideal candidate will bring strong technical tax knowledge, exceptional attention to detail, and a client-focused approach to delivering accurate, timely, and professional tax services.

Key Responsibilities

- Prepare individual, business, trust, estate, and gift tax returns, including multi-state income tax filings.
- Conduct quarterly business and individual tax planning to support effective tax compliance and planning strategies.
- Review financial statements and supporting documentation to confirm accuracy and completeness prior to tax preparation.
- Research and resolve tax-related issues, inquiries, and compliance questions for clients and internal staff.
- Communicate with federal, state, and local taxing authorities as needed.
- Collaborate with clients and team members to ensure deadlines are met and work is completed accurately.

Compensation and Benefits

- Salary range: $70,000 to $80,000 per year.
- Direct hire opportunity.
- Ongoing training and continuing education support.
- Professional growth and leadership development opportunities.

Required Qualifications and Skills

- Prepare business, individual, trust, estate, and gift tax returns.
- Support quarterly tax planning for businesses and individuals.
- Review financial documentation for accuracy and completeness.
- Research tax issues and communicate with taxing authorities as needed.

- Current CPA or EA license, or active candidacy toward licensure.
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
- Minimum of 5 years of tax preparation experience.
- Strong understanding of accounting principles and GAAP.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite, Excel, PDF software, QuickBooks, and other accounting applications.
- Strong analytical, problem-solving, and issue-resolution skills.
- Comfortable working in a paperless environment.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently while maintaining accuracy, professionalism, and strong client relationships.

Preferred Qualifications

- Experience with tax preparation software.
- Prior public accounting firm experience.
- Experience preparing multi-state tax returns.
- Strong ability to build and maintain positive relationships with clients and colleagues.

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