Entry Level 2026 | Tax Staff | DC Metro (47112)
$59,000–$72,000 year
On-siteOwings Mills, Maryland, United States
Job Summary
Prepare federal and state tax returns, extensions, and quarterly projections for clients across C-Corp, S-Corp, Partnership, and Individual structures. Organize tax information, assist with notices and examinations, and support audits through light research and financial monitoring. Communicate work status and client issues to senior staff while collaborating on knowledge sharing to ensure quality deliverables. Participate in training programs to enhance technical knowledge and industry expertise. Requires a Bachelor's degree with two years of public accounting experience, CPA eligibility preferred, and proficiency in CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM, and Caseware.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor's degree
- Minimum of 2 years of experience in public accounting
- Possess general knowledge of federal and state tax laws – corporate, individual, trust, gifts, and partnership taxation
- Be able to apply basic accounting principles to engagements
- Have excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Be highly motivated and able to work individually and in a team setting
- Have outstanding analytical, organizational and project management skills
- Have the ability to multi-task
Desired Qualifications
- master's in taxation preferred
- CPA eligibility preferred
- Knowledge of CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM and Caseware is a plus
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