Tax Staff – Public Accounting (Entry Level)

About the role

We are seeking a motivated early‑career tax professional to join our public accounting team in Pittsburgh. The role provides hands‑on experience preparing tax returns and supporting accounting work for private companies and individual clients.

Key responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate and other business tax filings for federal, state and local jurisdictions under senior guidance.
• Gather, organize and evaluate client financial and tax records to ensure accuracy and completeness.
• Assist with tax research assignments and straightforward planning analyses.
• Support bookkeeping, account reconciliation and general accounting tasks as required.
• Communicate with clients and tax agencies regarding documentation requests and filing matters.
• Help the team during year‑end and high‑volume tax periods to keep engagements on schedule.
• Maintain complete workpapers, supporting schedules and engagement documentation in an organized, compliant manner.

Required profile

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field (advanced tax education is a plus).
• At least 1 year of relevant experience, including internships or part‑time accounting exposure.
• Foundational understanding of tax compliance and core accounting principles.
• Interest in pursuing CPA licensure or developing a career in public accounting.
• Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills.

Required skills

• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel.
• Familiarity with CCH ProSystem fx or similar tax software.

What we offer

• Competitive compensation and benefits.
• Access to training and professional development resources.
• Opportunities for permanent, contract or temporary placement within a leading talent solutions firm.