Tax Staff Accountant

Cohen & Co

Tax Staff Accountant performing compliance, return preparation, research, and planning for Cohen & Co, a professional services firm. Building accounting expertise through client work, training, and exposure to closely held businesses and investments.

Posted 8/13/2026full-timeAkron • Illinois, Maryland, New York, Ohio, Pennsylvania • 🇺🇸 United StatesJunior💰 $60,000 - $85,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, return preparation, and tax planning, with a strong foundation in accounting principles and a commitment to continuous learning. Engages in business development and community service initiatives while pursuing CPA eligibility.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Tax ComplianceReturn PreparationTax ResearchTax PlanningBachelor’s Degree in Accounting

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Hard Skills

Tax ComplianceReturn PreparationTax ResearchTax PlanningAccounting Principles

Soft Skills

Continuous LearningFeedback ReceptionCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

Closely Held BusinessRegistered FundsAlternative InvestmentsBusiness DevelopmentDEI

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform tax compliance, return preparation, tax research, and tax planning duties
Develop and improve technical and professional skills through ongoing feedback and continuous learning
Gain hands-on experience and insights in closely held business, registered funds, alternative investments, and related areas
Participate in firm-wide initiatives such as business development, recruitment, DEI, and community service

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting
1+ busy season of experience
Minimum 3.0 GPA
Pursuing required credit hours to sit for the CPA Exam
Preferred: minors or second majors in Finance, Data Analytics, or Information Systems

Benefits

Comp & perks

Comprehensive training
Ongoing feedback and continuous learning opportunities
Cohen University
Annual Training
Comprehensive and competitive Total Rewards package
Time off outside of standard PTO to give back to the community
Annual discretionary merit increases and bonuses
Talent development resources to tap into growth opportunities
Flexible benefits package allowing employees to design a package that best suits their needs