Commercial Tax Staff

Job Description

Entry Level Full Time 2027 Tax Staff | Citrin Cooperman

The Tone:
This is a full-time role at Citrin Cooperman, located in Miami. Citrin Cooperman provides an environment that supports professional growth and collaboration, seeking talented individuals with fresh perspectives, a problem-solving mindset, and strong technical expertise. The firm’s team works together to support professional development, offering competitive compensation, benefits, and flexibility to balance personal and professional life. This role contributes to delivering quality tax services and supports the firm’s commitment to professional excellence.

The TL;DR
• Role: Early Career
• Type: Full-time
• Location: In-person Miami, FL
• Team: Commercial Tax Services (CTS) Department
• Mission: To ensure accurate and timely preparation of federal and state tax filings for a diverse range of clients.
• Tech Stack: CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM, Caseware

What You’ll Actually Do
• Tax Return Preparation: Take responsibility for preparing federal and state income tax returns, along with extensions and quarterly projections for a diverse range of clients including C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, and Individuals.
• Client Issue Assistance: Systematically organize client tax information and provide support in addressing tax notices and navigating tax examinations.
• Financial Monitoring & Research: Assist with tax audits, perform necessary light research projects, and meticulously monitor and review financial information to ensure accuracy.
• Interdepartmental Collaboration: Engage in knowledge sharing and collaboration with other tax professionals across the firm, ensuring that all deliverables are completed with high quality and professional excellence.
• Continuous Professional Development: Actively participate in training programs and various professional development activities to continuously enhance technical knowledge and cultivate industry-specific expertise.

The Must-Haves
• Background: Requires a Bachelor’s degree; a Master’s in Taxation is preferred. This is an an entry-level, full-time staff position for individuals planning to start in 2027.
• Experience: Must possess general knowledge of federal and state tax laws, specifically encompassing corporate, individual, trust, gift, and partnership taxation. The ability to apply basic accounting principles to various client engagements is also essential.
• Skills: Demonstrated excellent written and verbal communication skills, a high degree of motivation to work both independently and collaboratively in a team environment, outstanding analytical, organizational, and project management abilities, and a proven capacity to multi-task effectively.
• Bonus: CPA eligibility is a preferred qualification for this role. Familiarity with tax software and platforms such as CCH Axcess, Sureprep, XCM, and Caseware is considered a valuable asset.