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Public Tax Staff Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group
Jacksonville, FL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/4/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 12/4/2026
Public Tax Staff Accountant
To Apply Now - email your resume to [email protected]

Who: A motivated and detail-oriented early-career tax professional who enjoys client interaction and problem-solving.

What: Perform tax compliance, projections, notice responses, and special project support while building strong client relationships.

When: Full-time role with ongoing learning and professional development expectations.

Where: Jacksonville, FL

Why: To support clients’ success by delivering high-quality tax services and gaining comprehensive experience in public accounting.

Office Environment: A supportive, fast-paced team environment that values communication, accuracy, and continuous growth.

Salary: Competitive compensation with benefits.

Position Overview:
We are seeking a Tax Staff Accountant who will work closely with clients to understand their businesses and support tax compliance, projections, and issue resolution. This role offers hands-on experience, continuous learning, and opportunities to build strong client relationships while developing technical tax expertise.

Essential Functions:
● Demonstrate a commitment to high-quality client service and personal attention.
● Assist with routine federal and state agency inquiries.
● Maintain frequent client contact to provide updates and answer general questions.
● Request necessary information from clients and supervisors to prepare tax filings.
● Identify potential tax issues and discuss them with team members.
● Prepare tax projections and related analysis.
● Prepare tax returns for review and address all review notes thoroughly.
● Review tax law developments to determine applicability to clients.
● Draft federal, state, and local correspondence to tax authorities.
● Participate in internal training as needed.
● Actively prepare for CPA exam completion.

Position Requirements:
● Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
● Completion of 150 credit hours for CPA licensure is highly desirable.
● Understanding of basic accounting procedures and GAAP.
● Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
● Strong written and verbal communication skills with the ability to multitask.
● Ability to meet deadlines in a fast-paced, team-oriented environment.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.

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