We are looking for an experienced public tax specialist to join a growing accounting firm in Chesapeake, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for someone who enjoys managing complex tax work, advising a diverse client base, and contributing to a collaborative work environment. The role offers strong potential for career progression while supporting businesses, individuals, estates, trusts, nonprofit organizations, and benefit plans with high-quality accounting and tax services.<br><br>Responsibilities:<br>• Prepare and examine federal, state, and local tax filings for individuals, corporations, and partnerships with a high degree of accuracy.<br>• Handle accounting activities tied to the general ledger, including recording journal entries and completing account reconciliations.<br>• Investigate and correct reporting issues, account variances, and other financial inconsistencies in a timely manner.<br>• Develop trusted working relationships with clients by providing responsive service and practical guidance.<br>• Partner with firm leadership and internal team members to organize priorities, align deliverables, and keep engagements moving efficiently.<br>• Support a range of client needs across tax, audit support, financial review work, and advisory services as required.<br>• Monitor changes in tax law, accounting standards, and industry developments to help maintain compliance and inform client recommendations.<br>• Contribute to multiple client engagements simultaneously while maintaining deadlines and service quality expectations.
<p>We are seeking a senior-level tax professional with at least five years of hands-on experience preparing federal and state income tax returns, including partnerships, S corporations, trusts, and individuals. The ideal candidate should have strong knowledge of tax accounting, book-to-tax adjustments, fixed assets and depreciation, and experience preparing supporting tax workpapers and reconciliations. Advanced Excel skills and the ability to research and apply tax regulations are essential.</p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Prepare federal and state income tax filings for business entities, trusts, and related individual taxpayers, along with complete supporting schedules and documentation.</p><p>• Manage recurring non-income tax obligations such as sales and use tax filings, personal property tax submissions, business license renewals, and unclaimed property reporting.</p><p>• Develop monthly tax accounting schedules for intercompany activity, including book-to-tax adjustments, required calculations, and supporting analyses.</p><p>• Examine and reconcile financial information by entity, general ledger account, and cost center to ensure accurate tax reporting.</p><p>• Record tax-related journal entries and maintain clear documentation supporting each adjustment.</p><p>• Organize tax workpapers and reconciliations in a thorough, review-ready format that supports internal and external examination.</p><p>• Provide support during tax audits and compliance reviews by assembling schedules, responding to requests, and supplying required documentation.</p><p>• Oversee fixed asset tax records, including additions, retirements, and depreciation calculations for all applicable entities.</p><p>• Monitor tax law developments and assess how federal, state, and local rule changes may affect the organization and related taxpayers.</p><p>• Evaluate filing responsibilities in multiple jurisdictions as operations grow, including income, payroll, sales, and use tax considerations.</p>