Tax accountant recruiting for firms and in-house teams
Hire a tax accountant or preparer who lives near your office. RecruitJet finds, interviews and reference-checks candidates in any state.
Employment is projected to grow 5% over 2025–35, with 95,800 jobs in 2025.
Source: BLS Occupational Outlook Handbook, Tax preparers (figures for no ooh profile; figures from 'data for occupations not covered in detail' (no openings published there))What does a tax accountant or preparer do in a small business?
- Prepares federal and state returns for individuals or businesses.
- Organizes client documents and answers questions during tax season.
- Researches tax questions and supports planning through the year.
Why the right hire matters
- Deadlines met. Returns are filed accurately and on time.
- Capacity in season. Your team handles the spring rush without burning out.
- Client trust. Clients get answers from someone who knows their file.
What do we screen tax accountants and preparers for?
- Experience with the return types and tax software you use
- The credentials your role requires, such as certified public accountant (CPA) or enrolled agent
- References from past employers, checked before you meet them
- A commute to your office they can keep up
- Interview against your job description
- References from past employers
- Work history and dates
- Credentials such as CPA or enrolled agent, where the role needs them
- Background check, with the candidate's consent
This is recruiter screening. Your own hiring checks still apply.
What does a tax accountant or preparer earn?
It depends on where the job is. Three things move pay from state to state.
Cost of living
Pay tends to sit above the national average in high-cost states and metros, and below it where living costs are lower.
Local demand
Where more employers are hiring for a role than there are candidates, offers rise.
On-site, hybrid or remote
On-site roles are priced by the local market. Remote roles draw on a wider pool, which changes what candidates expect.
Contact us for a current salary benchmark for your state and role.
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How much does it cost to hire a tax accountant or preparer through a recruiter?
How long does it take to hire a tax accountant or preparer?
What does a tax accountant or preparer earn?
Do you place temporary or contract tax accountants and preparers?
Tell us who you need and when
- A shortlist of interviewed, reference-checked candidates, typically within 10 business days of kickoff
- One fee, paid on placement
- A free 90-day replacement guarantee
Takes about two minutes. We reply within one business day.
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