Tax Staff - Public

We are looking for a detail-oriented Tax Staff team member to support tax preparation and compliance work in Lexington, Kentucky. This role is well suited for someone with public accounting experience who can manage both individual and business tax engagements with accuracy and strong organization. The position offers the opportunity to contribute to client service, maintain filing quality, and work with established tax software in a collaborative environment.

Responsibilities:
• Prepare and review individual income tax filings with careful attention to accuracy, deadlines, and supporting documentation.
• Assist with the completion of corporate tax returns by organizing financial information and applying relevant tax rules.
• Gather, analyze, and reconcile client tax data to ensure complete and accurate return preparation.
• Use CCH ProSystem and related tax software to process returns, maintain records, and support compliance workflows.
• Communicate with internal team members and clients to resolve missing information, clarify tax documents, and keep engagements moving forward.
• Monitor filing timelines and help ensure tax submissions are completed in accordance with applicable requirements.
• Support tax planning and general compliance activities by identifying inconsistencies and escalating issues when needed.• At least 1 year of experience in tax preparation, preferably within a public accounting environment.
• Hands-on experience preparing individual tax returns and corporate tax returns.
• Working knowledge of tax compliance processes and standard return preparation practices.
• Proficiency with CCH ProSystem, including experience using CCH ProSystem Fx or similar tax applications.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to organize financial data and identify discrepancies.
• High level of accuracy, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple deadlines effectively.
• Clear written and verbal communication skills for coordinating with clients and internal stakeholders.