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10 results for Tax Staff Public in West Hartford, CT

Sr. Tax Associate
  • West Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 100000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>POSITION: SR. TAX ASSOCIATE </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: GREATER HARTFORD, CT </strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is partnering with a highly respected, privately held family office in the Greater Hartford area to identify a Senior Tax Associate to join their in-house tax team. This is a standout opportunity for an experienced tax professional—especially someone coming from public accounting—who wants better work-life balance without giving up compensation, complexity, or long-term growth. This organization manages a diversified investment portfolio with a strong presence in real estate and related operating entities. The culture is collaborative, stable, and relationship-driven, with low turnover and long-tenured employees.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why This Role Stands Out</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Transition out of public accounting while continuing to work on complex, interesting tax matters</li><li>Predictable schedule outside of a defined busy season</li><li>Competitive base salary ($120K–$130K) plus performance bonus</li><li>Strong benefits, including immediate 401(k) match</li><li>Visible role with direct exposure to senior tax leadership</li><li>Supportive, flexible environment with clear career runway</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>What You’ll Be Doing</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for partnerships, corporations, individuals, and trusts</li><li>Handle tax projections, estimates, and extensions</li><li>Support tax planning initiatives and special projects</li><li>Assist with tax notices, audits, and correspondence with taxing authorities</li><li>Conduct tax research and stay current on evolving tax regulations</li><li>Collaborate closely with senior tax leadership and internal stakeholders</li></ul><p><br></p><p>If you’re a tax professional who enjoys technical work but wants more balance, stability, and a long-term home, this role is well worth a confidential conversation. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-01-09T21:28:40Z
Staff and Senior Accountants- Tax Opportunities
  • Greater Hartford Area, CT
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 70000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Staff/Senior Accountant- Tax Opportunities </strong></p><p>Are you a well-rounded, motivated accounting professional seeking your next career move? Take the next step in your public accounting career with a prominent Hartford-area firm.</p><p> Our team is supporting CPA firms throughout CT with hiring across tax, audit, and general accounting roles. We’re partnering with respected firms that offer growth potential, more flexible work arrangements, and manageable hours – especially during tax season.</p><p><strong>Current Openings:</strong></p><ul><li>Staff Accountant (minimum 1+ year public accounting experience)</li><li>Senior Accountant (minimum 3+ year public accounting experience)</li><li>Tax and Audit Associates/Seniors</li></ul><p>We look for candidates who are eager to gain experience across a range of industries and thrive in collaborative, visible roles.</p><p><strong>Why consider a move?</strong></p><ul><li>Flexible hybrid or remote work options</li><li>Manageable hours with improved work-life balance</li><li>Competitive benefits and compensation</li><li>Significant career growth and mentorship opportunities</li></ul><p>If you’re considering a change to increase benefits, flexibility, or advancement, let’s connect today about the opportunities available. Please send your resume in confidence to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf(.com) or connect with me on LinkedIn.</p>
  • 2026-01-08T16:08:38Z
Staff Accountant
  • Farmington, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 75000.00 - 95000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Staff / Senior Staff Accountant (Tax)</strong></p><p>&#128205; Farmington, CT area | Hybrid</p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full Time/Permanent Position</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Sal Fiorillo - Sal.Fiorillo@Roberthalf</p><p><strong>Reference:</strong> SF0013361062</p><p><br></p><p>This is <strong>not your typical CPA firm</strong>. Our client is a well-established, growth-oriented public accounting firm known for strong culture, flexibility, and rewarding their people.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>What you’ll be doing:</strong></p><p>• Prepare and review individual tax returns (1040s), including complex and HNW clients</p><p>• Assist with small business financial statements (compilations/reviews)</p><p>• Prepare select business returns (1065, 1120S, 1120)</p><p>• Support tax planning, projections, and estimates</p><p>• Assist with IRS/state notices and client correspondence</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why this role stands out:</strong></p><p>• Hybrid schedule</p><p>• Busy season capped at 55 hours</p><p>• OT hours banked and converted into extra PTO</p><p>• Earn up to <strong>6 weeks of total time off</strong> annually</p><p>• Newly created role due to growth</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Requirements:</strong></p><p>• BS degree in Accounting, Finance or related</p><p>• 2-5+ tax seasons in public accounting</p><p>• Strong 1040 experience</p><p><br></p><p>If you enjoy public accounting but want <strong>better balance, flexibility, and a firm that truly invests in its people</strong>, let’s connect!</p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the minimum requirements and want to learn more about this opportunity, please email your resume to Sal Fiorillo in the email above.</p><p>All inquiries are confidential. Please note at Robert Half we never present your background to a client company without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-01-08T15:38:41Z
Tax Manager
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 150000.00 - 180000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>POSITION: TAX MANAGER</strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: GREATER HARTFORD, CT </strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half is conducting a Search for a Tax Manager on behalf of a highly successful Real Estate Investment firm in the Greater Hartford area. This is an excellent opportunity for an experience tax professional who enjoys hands-on technical work and team leadership—but is looking for a more sustainable pace than public accounting typically offers. This organization manages a diversified investment platform with meaningful real estate holdings and long-term ownership horizons. The tax function is fully in-house, highly respected internally, and closely aligned with senior leadership.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Why Professionals Are Excited About This Role</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Leadership opportunity in a stable, privately held environment</li><li>True work-life balance outside of a defined busy season</li><li>Above-market base salary plus a generous bonus program</li><li>Excellent benefits, including strong retirement contributions</li><li>High visibility role partnering directly with executive tax leadership</li><li>Collaborative, low-ego culture with exceptional employee tenure</li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><p><br></p><ul><li>Lead and mentor a small in-house tax team, providing review, guidance, and development</li><li>Oversee preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax filings for a range of entities, including partnerships, corporations, individuals, and trusts</li><li>Manage tax provisions, projections, and estimated payment schedules</li><li>Partner with senior leadership on tax planning initiatives and strategies to optimize tax efficiency</li><li>Conduct and oversee tax research related to new legislation and complex transactions</li><li>Ensure compliance with all filing deadlines and payment requirements</li><li>Support responses to tax notices, audits, and inquiries from taxing authorities</li><li>Drive process improvements and support ad hoc tax projects as the organization continues to grow</li></ul><p><br></p><p>This role is ideal for a tax professional who wants to step into leadership, maintain technical depth, and enjoy a long-term career path in a supportive, high-quality organization. If you meet these requirements and are interested in this great opportunity, please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-01-09T21:49:02Z
Accounting Manager
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 115000.00 - 130000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Job Title:</strong> Accounting Manager</p><p><strong>Location:</strong> Greater Hartford Area <strong><em>(Onsite, 5 days / week)</em></strong></p><p><strong>Position Type:</strong> Full-Time / Permanent</p><p><strong>Recruiter Contact:</strong> Abby Harpp – abby.harpp@roberthalf</p><p><strong>Job Reference:</strong> AH0013360420</p><p><br></p><p>We’re partnering with a privately held, multi-entity organization with operations across retail, energy-related services, and property holdings to identify an <strong>Accounting Manager</strong> for a newly created role. This position will report to the Controller and support a growing, operationally diverse business with increasing accounting and systems complexity.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities:</strong></p><ul><li>Oversee full-cycle accounting including general ledger, month-end close, and reconciliations</li><li>Prepare and review monthly, quarterly, and year-end financial statements</li><li>Support accounting across multiple entities, including operating and property-based businesses</li><li>Review agreements and perform financial analysis to ensure accurate billing and revenue recognition</li><li>Prepare budget-to-actual and management reporting</li><li>Record intercompany, asset, liability, revenue, and expense transactions</li><li>Oversee commission calculations and payments</li><li>Prepare and file sales & use tax filings across multiple states</li><li>Support ERP optimization, reporting, and team training</li><li>Manage and develop a small accounting team</li><li>Partner with senior accounting leadership to improve processes and controls</li></ul>
  • 2026-01-07T19:29:02Z
Assistant Controller
  • Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 120000.00 - 140000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>POSITION: ASSISTANT CONTROLLER </strong></p><p><strong>LOCATION: HARTFORD, CT <em>(HYBRID - 3 Days in Office, 2 Days Remote)</em></strong></p><p><strong>RECRUITER CONTACT: KELLEIGH MARQUARD - <em>Kelleigh.Marquard@Roberthalf</em></strong></p><p><br></p><p>Exciting Opportunity for an up-and-coming Accounting Manager ready for the next step to Assistant Controller. In this role, you will join a tenured team and play a critical part in overseeing financial reporting, ensuring compliance with accounting standards, overseeing the financial close and more. This position offers a clear progression path to Controller with the opportunity to contribute to strategic financial initiatives and collaborate across departments to support corporate objectives. The ideal candidate will bring a mix of public accounting and corporate accounting experience to the table as well as supervisory experience and confident communication and presentation skills. In addition to career growth, this excellent organization offers a great culture, a flexible hybrid work model, a generous bonus with an excellent payout history and strong benefits for the employee and family.</p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Oversee the preparation and review of financial statements, ensuring accuracy and compliance with accounting standards.</p><p>• Compile and analyze monthly management and operational reports to provide actionable insights.</p><p>• Prepare and review journal entries as part of the month-end closing process.</p><p>• Reconcile accruals and other general ledger accounts to maintain financial accuracy.</p><p>• Assist in financial planning and analysis processes, both for individual entities and consolidated operations.</p><p>• Conduct ad hoc reporting and research to address financial inquiries and information requests.</p><p>• Collaborate on strategic projects, capital management initiatives, and financial audits.</p><p>• Liaise with external CPA firms to ensure audit and tax compliance.</p><p>• Train, mentor and supervise accounting staff.</p><p><br></p><p>If you meet the requirements detailed here and would like to learn more about this great opportunity, <strong>please email your resume in confidence to Kelleigh Marquard at Kelleigh.Marquard@roberthalf com</strong>. All inquiries are confidential. At Robert Half we never distribute your resume without your permission.</p>
  • 2026-01-05T22:24:33Z
Bookkeeper
  • Wilton, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 68000.00 - 70000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>We're Hiring a Bookkeeper for a small but growing business in Wilton, CT. This person will be responsible for all AP/AR and payroll using QuickBooks. This is an on-site position 5 days a week in Wilton, CT so to be considered, all candidates must be commutable. </p><p><br></p><p>Responsibilities:</p><p>• Record and maintain accurate financial transactions, including postings to the general ledger using QuickBooks.</p><p>• Reconcile monthly bank accounts, credit card statements, and lines of credit payable.</p><p>• Handle bank deposits and ensure timely processing of customer invoices and collections.</p><p>• Manage accounts payable by processing and coding invoices, as well as issuing payments.</p><p>• Prepare and file sales tax reports across multiple states.</p><p>• Oversee payroll processes and ensure timely and accurate employee payments.</p><p>• Administer insurance policies and provide quarterly and year-end financial statements along with supporting documentation.</p><p>• Ensure compliance with income tax filings for both business and individual shareholders, working closely with external tax preparers.</p><p>• Collaborate on quarterly and annual financial statement reviews with external partners.</p><p>• Manage annual property declaration reporting and provide additional financial reports such as gross profit analysis and W-2 calculations as required.</p>
  • 2025-12-10T16:14:51Z
Accounts Payable Specialist
  • East Hartford, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 50000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong><u>Accounts Payable Specialist</u></strong> - Construction company</p><p><em>Direct-Hire/Permanent position</em></p><p>Robert Half contact: <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com. </u></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>Robert Half has partnered with a construction company based in the East Hartford area in their search of an accounting professional to join their team, reporting to the Controller. This position will mainly handle the AP for the company but will also be crossed trained and assist with AIA Billing, AR/Collections, and other project accounting responsibilities. Construction industry experience is preferred but not required for this position.</p><p><br></p><p>Key Responsibilities:</p><ul><li>Entering vendor invoices, 3-way matching</li><li>Assign invoices to PO's and associated projects</li><li>Reconcile vendor statements</li><li>Managing sales tax exempt certificates as needed per project</li><li>Assist with preparing weekly check runs</li><li>Processing lien waivers</li><li>AR/Collections</li><li>AIA Billing</li><li>Certified Payroll</li></ul><p>Qualifications:</p><ol><li>2+ years of accounts payable experience (any additional accounting experience is a plus!)</li><li>Accounting / ERP software experience</li><li>Comfortable in small office / close-knit team environment</li><li>Construction industry is preferred</li></ol><p><br></p><p>Our clients offers a competitive salary range in addition to healthcare insurance, 401k match, and paid time off.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>For immediate consideration</strong>, please apply and/or emailing it to <u>Drew.Schroll@RobertHalf com.</u> All inquiries will remain confidential.</p>
  • 2026-01-07T22:39:40Z
Accounting Clerk
  • Berlin, CT
  • onsite
  • Permanent
  • 52000.00 - 64000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p><strong>Office Manager/Accounting Clerk– Permanent, Full-Time (Onsite)</strong></p><p>&#128205; <strong>Berlin, CT</strong></p><p>&#128178; <strong>Up to $31/hour!</strong></p><p>A well-established <strong>small service company in Berlin, CT</strong> is seeking a dependable and detail-oriented <strong>Administrative Accounting Clerk</strong> to join their team. This is a <strong>permanent, full-time, onsite</strong> position offering a <strong>great company culture and a laid-back, supportive work environment</strong>.</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Key Responsibilities</strong></p><ul><li>Answer and route incoming phone calls professionally</li><li>Schedule maintenance and service visits</li><li>Process vendor invoices including entering, matching, and processing weekly check runs</li><li>Send out bills to customers and process payments</li><li>Assist customers with a variety of account-related needs</li><li>Provide general administrative support as needed</li></ul><p><strong>Qualifications</strong></p><ul><li><strong>3+ years of steady experience in an accounting clerk or related role</strong></li><li><strong>Experience processing invoices required</strong></li><li>Strong organizational and data entry skills</li><li>Comfortable handling phones, scheduling, and customer interactions</li><li>Reliable, detail-oriented, and team-focused</li></ul><p><strong>Apply Today</strong></p><p>Interested candidates should email their resume to:</p><p>&#128231; <strong>daniele.zavarella@roberthalf com</strong></p>
  • 2025-12-18T20:33:58Z
Accounts Payable Specialist (30 hours/week schedule)- Hybrid
  • New Haven Area, CT
  • remote
  • Permanent
  • 55000.00 - 65000.00 USD / Yearly
  • <p>Accounts Payable Specialist opportunity with well-known manufacturer in central CT. Publicly traded, financial stable, and team environment with a positive working culture. As the Accounts Payable Specialist, you will be supporting the Accounting Manager and Controller with the day to day accounts payable management along with various general accounting functions. This AP function is 100% automated and looking for someone who is technically proficient! </p><p> </p><p>Perks of the job:</p><p>30 hour work week schedule- Great for individuals that need flexibility!</p><p>1 day in office schedule </p><p>Healthcare/ 401k benefits offered! </p><p> </p><p>Responsibilities include:</p><p>Reviewing and processing invoices</p><p>Preparing check runs</p><p>Handling ACH/Wires </p><p>Working with vendors and customers on account management</p><p>Resolve variances with accounts</p><p>Assisting with journal entries and month end close</p><p>Ad hoc projects for the accounting department- SOX audits, etc. </p><p> </p><p>The ideal candidate will have 3+ years of full cycle AP processing handling an automated AP process, experience working with an ERP software such as Netsuite, SAP, Oracle etc, strong communications skills and ability to multi-task. This role only offers 30 hours/week and will not exceed. Preferred- prior experience working for a publicly traded organization. This role allows for a hybrid work schedule and 30 hour work week along with top notch benefits, and team culture. To be considered, please apply today or email your resume to Kelsey.Ryan@roberthalf (com)</p>
  • 2026-01-08T16:24:00Z