Tax Accountant

Fishnet Recruiting • Phoenix, Arizona • Full Time

Posted on Fri, Jun 19, 2026

We are seeking a Tax Accountant to join a local public accounting firm. Competitive pay and benefits are included! If you have an eye for detail and are ready to put your tax experience to good use, this could be the job for you. Apply today!

Responsibilities/Duties:

·     Prepare and review tax returns, including but not limited to corporate, partnership, and individual returns

·     Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

·     Analyze financial data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities

·     Foster strong client relationships by addressing inquiries in a timely and accurate manner

·     Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations at all times

·     Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive company and client information

·     Engage in professional development regularly while staying abreast of industry trends and regulations

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Must possess excellent communication skills and exchange information with others accurately

·     Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

·     Exceptional organization in managing time with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail, and meet strict deadlines while working independently or with a team

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

·     CPA or EA certification, preferred

·     Bachelors in Accounting or related field, preferred

·     At least three years public accounting experience, preferred

·     Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Online, required

·     Proficiency in Excel, required

·     UltraTax experience, preferred

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Office environment

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

·     Minimal lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

Travel Required: None

Job Classification: Full-time, hybrid opportunity after six months of employment

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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