Description We are on the hunt for an adept Sr. Public Tax Accountant to enrich our team in Gastonia, North Carolina. As a Sr. Public Tax Accountant, your primary tasks will involve handling tax return preparation, maintaining compliance, and providing exceptional customer service. This role offers a long term contract employment opportunity. Responsibilities: Execute tax return preparation processes, focusing on individual tax return Utilize accounting software systems to streamline tax-related tasks Ensure compliance with all relevant tax laws and regulations Provide a high level of customer service, resolving any tax-related inquiries Perform auditing and bookkeeping functions as needed Use the CCH Sales Tax tool to manage and track sales tax activities Prepare and submit payroll tax reports in a timely manner Handle accounting functions including Partnership Tax Returns Utilize Drake Software - Tax Solution and Drake Tax Software for efficient tax processes Maintain accurate customer records, updating them as necessary. Requirements The candidate must have 3+ years of experience in a similar role as a Sr. Public Tax Accountant. Proficiency in Accounting Software Systems is necessary. Familiarity with CCH Sales Tax is a must. The candidate should be capable of performing all Accounting Functions effectively. Skills in Auditing are required. The candidate should be adept at performing Bookkeeping Functions. Compliance with all tax laws and regulations is necessary. Excellent Customer Service skills are required. The candidate must be skilled in preparing Individual Tax Returns. Experience in Payroll Tax Reporting is preferred. Ability to handle Partnership Tax Returns is necessary. The candidate should have the ability to Prepare Tax Returns efficiently. Proficiency in Tax Reporting is required. Knowledge of Drake Software - Tax Solution is preferred. Experience in using Drake Tax Software is a plus. Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.© 2024 Robert Half. An Equal Opportunity Employer. M/F/Disability/Veterans. By clicking “Apply Now,” you’re agreeing to Robert Half’s Terms of Use (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/terms) .