Tax Accountant (Cleveland)
The Staff Tax Accountant role at Confidential Client involves preparing business tax returns and managing multiple projects while fostering transparent client relationships nationwide. This position offers a hybrid work schedule with flexible hours and emphasizes a supportive work environment with no overtime during tax season, ideal for early-career accounting professionals seeking growth and work-life balance.
About Careertakes
👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Accounting & Finance.
Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.
What You’ll Do
This Confidential Client is hiring Tax Accountants to join an expanding regional tax team. Typical responsibilities include:
- Prepare and review business tax returns for a variety of clients
- Build transparent, trusted relationships with clients across the country
- Manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
- Work independently on assigned returns and collaborate with teammates on larger projects
- Use tax preparation software and office tools to deliver accurate, timely results
What We're Looking For
Qualified candidates will have:
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of public accounting or tax experience (entry-level considered)
- Working knowledge of Microsoft Excel and Office applications
- Comfortable using Zoom and common tax-preparation software
- Strong communication skills and client-facing professionalism
- Ability to prioritize, manage multiple projects, and meet deadlines
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $60,000–$85,000/year (entry-level toward $60K–$70K; more experienced candidates up to $85K)
- Generous PTO plan
- Comprehensive benefits including retirement plan
- Professional development programs and recognition for workplace excellence
- Flexible scheduling options and hybrid work after training
- No mandatory overtime requirements during tax season (role designed to support work/life balance)
Work Arrangement
- Hybrid schedule (one day per week remote after training), with flexible scheduling available. Final work-arrangement details will be confirmed by the Confidential Client during the interview process.
Location
Newburgh Heights, OH (local / hybrid)
Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency
Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.
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