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Tax Accountant resume example

Tax resumes are filtered on return type and volume: individual (1040) versus corporate (1120), how many returns handled per season, and whether you've done provision work under ASC 740. Name the specific forms and software (1040, 1120, ProSeries, CCH Axcess) explicitly since ATS filters and reviewers both match on those terms.

The strongest tax accountant bullets show volume and outcome together: number of returns filed, refunds or savings identified, and any IRS notices resolved. This example uses a clean, corporate layout suited to public accounting firms and in-house tax teams.

Samuel Oyelaran

Tax Accountant

Columbus, OH samuel.oyelaran@email.com +1 (614) 555-0453 linkedin.com/in/samueloyelaran-ea

Summary

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and Tax Specialist with 6+ years of experience preparing and reviewing corporate, partnership, and high-net-worth individual tax returns. Expert in federal and state tax code compliance, multi-state nexus, and strategic tax planning, legally minimizing client tax liabilities by over $2.1M.

Experience

Tax Accountant
Redwood & Kline Tax Advisors · Columbus, OH
Jan 2022 — Present
  • Prepared and reviewed 250 federal and state tax returns (Forms 1120-S, 1065, 1040) annually, ensuring 100% on-time filing compliance.
  • Researched and implemented federal R&D tax credits and cost segregation studies, generating over $2.1M in cumulative client tax savings.
  • Audited multi-state payroll and sales tax nexus obligations across 24 states, mitigating $350k in potential back-tax penalties over 18 months.
Tax Associate
Buckeye Manufacturing Co. · Columbus, OH
Jul 2020 — Dec 2021
  • Represented commercial clients in IRS and state department of revenue tax audits, resolving 95% of disputed assessments favorably.
  • Modeled year-end tax projections and quarterly estimated payment schedules in CCH Axcess, optimizing cash flow management for 40 business entities.
  • Mentored 3 junior tax associates in partnership basis calculations and tax software navigation, improving busy-season review efficiency by 20%.

Skills

Form 1040 · Form 1120 · ASC 740 · Tax Provision · Multi-State Filing · CCH Axcess · ProSeries · IRS Correspondence · Tax Research · Tax Planning · Corporate Tax

Education

Ohio State University
B.S. in Accounting
2016 — 2020

Certifications

Enrolled Agent (EA) · CPA exam candidate

Tax Accountant · Slate Professional template · single-column, ATS-safe.

ATS keywords for a Tax Accountant resume

Applicant tracking systems match your resume against the job description's vocabulary. Mirror the terms below that are true of you — ideally with a metric attached.

Form 1040Form 1120ASC 740Tax ProvisionIRS CorrespondenceTax PlanningCCH AxcessProSeriesState & Local TaxMulti-State FilingTax ResearchEstimated Payments

What recruiters look for

  • Return type and volume named explicitly (1040s, 1120s, per season).
  • ASC 740 provision experience for corporate roles.
  • Tax software named (CCH Axcess, ProSeries, UltraTax).
  • IRS notice resolution or audit representation experience.
  • A conservative, corporate layout suited to accounting firms.

Before & after: one bullet

Weak

Prepared individual and business tax returns during tax season.

Strong

Prepared 180+ individual and small-business returns (1040/1120-S) in the 2026 season with a 100% e-file acceptance rate.

Common mistakes to avoid

  • Writing 'prepared tax returns' with no volume or entity type.
  • Omitting the tax software used.
  • No mention of ASC 740 or provision work for corporate-tax roles.
  • Leaving out EA or CPA credential status when earned.