Tax Professional Jobs in Ohio
Tax Professional jobs in Ohio are in steady demand, concentrated in corporate tax, public accounting, and financial services, with openings at every level from entry-level tax associate through senior tax manager. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati account for the largest share of hiring, where anchors like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and KeyCorp maintain significant Ohio operations. Individual and business income tax compliance, multistate tax, and tax technology are the specialties drawing the most consistent interest from Ohio employers. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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- Training & development
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Review returns for accuracy, completeness, and IRS compliance.
- Research and resolve complex tax situations and filing issues.
- Provide technical tax support and guidance to tax preparers across multiple office locations.
- Identify and correct errors, rejected returns, and documentation issues.
- Assist with amended returns, prior-year returns, and IRS correspondence.
- Monitor workflow and help ensure timely completion of tax returns.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive client information.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional tax preparation experience — REQUIRED.
Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax regulations. - Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual tax returns.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a larger team.
- Strong computer skills and experience using professional tax preparation software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during peak tax season.
- PTIN required.
- Experience reviewing returns prepared by other tax professionals.
- Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA designation.
- Experience supporting multiple tax office locations.
- Utilize your experience in a specialized back office role.
- Support multiple offices and make a meaningful impact.
- Work in a collaborative, professional environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional development.
- Flexible work schedule
PTIN Certification: Yes
By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.
- Training & development
- Employee discounts
- Flexible schedule
- Review returns for accuracy, completeness, and IRS compliance.
- Research and resolve complex tax situations and filing issues.
- Provide technical tax support and guidance to tax preparers across multiple office locations.
- Identify and correct errors, rejected returns, and documentation issues.
- Assist with amended returns, prior-year returns, and IRS correspondence.
- Monitor workflow and help ensure timely completion of tax returns.
- Maintain strict confidentiality and protect sensitive client information.
- Minimum of 5 years of professional tax preparation experience — REQUIRED.
Strong knowledge of federal and state income tax regulations. - Experience preparing and reviewing complex individual tax returns.
- Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently while supporting a larger team.
- Strong computer skills and experience using professional tax preparation software.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines during peak tax season.
- PTIN required.
- Experience reviewing returns prepared by other tax professionals.
- Enrolled Agent (EA) or CPA designation.
- Experience supporting multiple tax office locations.
- Utilize your experience in a specialized back office role.
- Support multiple offices and make a meaningful impact.
- Work in a collaborative, professional environment.
- Opportunities for continued professional development.
- Flexible work schedule
PTIN Certification: Yes
By submitting this form, I hereby acknowledge that most Jackson Hewitt locations are operated by independent franchisees and not Jackson Hewitt or its affiliates. I further acknowledge that franchisees are independent employers and separate companies and employers from Jackson Hewitt Inc., and set their own employment policies and practices. Franchisees are the exclusive employer of their employees and as such are solely responsible for all employment-related matters and decisions in their locations. Specifically, with regard to employees of franchisees, such franchisees, and not Jackson Hewitt, will have exclusive control over all employment-related decisions, including decisions concerning hiring, firing, wages, conditions of employment, discipline, staffing, or any other day-to-day employment issue. Jackson Hewitt Inc. will have no obligation or right to control any franchise employment issue relating to employees of a Jackson Hewitt franchisee. By applying for a job at a franchise-operated location, I understand that the information I provide will be forwarded to the franchisee in order for that organization to reach out to me and process and evaluate my application. I acknowledge that Jackson Hewitt will not receive a copy of my employment application and will have no involvement in any employment decisions regarding me, including whether I receive an interview or whether I am hired to work for the franchisee. I understand that I need to contact the relevant franchisee for information about its privacy practices. Any communications opt-out that I submit in any franchisee’s job application process is specific to that franchisee and will not be communicated to any other entity.
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Where Ohio roles are concentrated, by current openings.
Tax Professional Job Market in Ohio
A snapshot from current Ohio openings, updated as new roles post.
Who's Hiring
- H&R Block158
- Jackson Hewitt2
- Gbq Partners1
What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax professional jobs across Ohio.
- Active CPA license issued or reciprocally recognized by the Accountancy Board of Ohio
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Proficiency in tax preparation software such as CCH Axcess, Thomson Reuters UltraTax, or ProSystem fx
- Experience preparing federal and Ohio state corporate, partnership, or individual tax returns
- Knowledge of Ohio Commercial Activity Tax rules and multistate tax compliance
- Strong analytical skills with ability to research and resolve complex tax issues independently
Tax Professional Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax professional in Ohio?
Most tax professional roles in Ohio require at minimum a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, and many employers expect candidates to hold or be actively pursuing a CPA license through the Accountancy Board of Ohio. The Ohio CPA exam is administered through the National Association of State Boards of Accountancy, and Ohio requires a passing ethics course alongside the four exam sections. For non-CPA tax roles, an Enrolled Agent credential recognized by the IRS is a strong differentiator in the Ohio market.
How much do tax professionals make in Ohio?
Tax professionals in Ohio earn a median of about $49,020 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $36,190 for the lowest 10% to over $74,850 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax professionals in Ohio?
Employers hiring tax professionals in Ohio right now include H&R Block, Jackson Hewitt, and Gbq Partners, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's mix of Fortune 500 headquarters, large regional accounting firms, and major financial institutions creates consistent demand at both the public accounting and corporate in-house levels.
Which Ohio cities have the most tax professional jobs?
Dayton, Columbus, and Kent have the most tax professional openings in Ohio right now. Columbus drives volume through its concentration of corporate headquarters, state government agencies, and large regional accounting firms, while Cleveland and Cincinnati add to the count through their established financial services sectors and the regional offices of national public accounting firms headquartered there.
How can I get hired as a tax professional in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a public accounting firm's associate or staff tax program, where firms like Plante Moran, Clark Schaefer Hackett, and the Ohio offices of the Big Four hire new graduates directly into structured training rotations. Entry roles titled tax associate, tax analyst, or tax staff are the standard starting point, and candidates who have passed one or more CPA exam sections gain a clear edge in the screening process. Internships during the Ohio tax season, typically January through April, frequently convert to full-time offers at the same firm.
Where can I find and apply to tax professional jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to tax professional jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring right now. Search the listings to find roles that match your experience level and specialty, then apply directly to the ones that fit.
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