Tax Staff Accountant

Job Description

2027 Tax Staff Accountant – Newburgh | UHY-US

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at UHY-US, located in Newburgh, NY. UHY is one of the nation’s largest professional services firms, providing audit, tax, consulting, and advisory services to clients primarily in the middle market. This role is crucial for preparing accurate business and individual tax returns, offering exposure to a diverse client base across various industries. The Tax Staff Accountant will collaborate with internal teams to produce high-quality client deliverables and build technical skills for professional growth.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Newburgh, NY
• Pay: $76500 yearly
• Mission: Prepare accurate business and individual tax returns, ensure compliance, and support clients with tax planning and financial decisions.
• Tech Stack: CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, Checkpoint for Tax Research

What You’ll Actually Do
• Prepare: Assist in preparing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other entities, ensuring accuracy and completeness of client financial data.
• Research: Conduct tax research to interpret and apply relevant tax laws, regulations, and guidelines, while analyzing financial statements to identify tax-saving opportunities and compliance issues.
• Communicate: Engage with clients to gather necessary information, address inquiries related to tax matters, and explain complex tax concepts clearly.
• Document: Ensure strict adherence to tax regulations and filing deadlines, maintaining organized and comprehensive tax files and documentation for each client engagement.
• Collaborate: Support senior team members in complex tax projects, including audits and specialized tax services, and participate in training sessions to enhance technical skills and stay updated on industry trends.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Entry-Level professional with a Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a Master’s degree in accounting or taxation.
• Experience: Actively pursuing the required education and credits to qualify for the CPA exam, with the clear intention of obtaining CPA licensure.
• Skills: Ability to organize and review client financial information, conduct tax research, analyze financial statements, explain tax concepts, and ensure compliance with tax regulations.
• Bonus: A cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher. Actively working towards achieving CPA or Enrolled Agent licensure, if not already attained, and a commitment to completing minimum CPE credit requirements. Familiarity with CCH Prosystem FX, Axcess Tax, Axcess Document, Axcess Workstream, Thomson Reuters Fixed Assets CS, and Checkpoint for Tax Research is preferred.