January 2025 Tax Staff - Tampa

$57,000 - $74,000/Yr

Cherry, Bekaert & Holland, L.L.P - Tampa, FL

Full-time - Entry Level

Hybrid - Tampa, FL

Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services

About the position

As a Tax Staff at Cherry Bekaert, you will work on a wide variety of tax engagements under the supervision of different accounting professionals. You will engage and serve clients from various industries, communicate with project in-charges and clients, and develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns. Additionally, you will prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns, research fundamental tax issues using online tools, prepare and organize workpapers for client files, and perform other essential duties as needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve clients from various industries
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients
• Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns
• Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns
• Research fundamental tax issues using online tools
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files
• Perform other essential duties as needed

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field; Masters preferred
• CPA certified or the eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and a total rewards package that focuses on all aspects of your wellbeing
• Annual bonus
• Medical, dental, and vision care
• Disability and life insurance
• Generous Paid Time Off
• Retirement plans
• Paid Care Leave
• Programs dedicated to enhancing personal and work life and providing financial protection