Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

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Salary: $75,000 - $120,000 per year

A bit about us:

We are working with a well-established and highly respected public accounting firm that is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Professional to join its growing team. This position offers the opportunity to work directly with business owners and individual clients while mentoring junior staff and contributing to the long-term growth of the firm. An ownership track is available for the right individual.

Why join us?

Ownership/Partner track opportunity
Established CPA firm with 50+ years of success
Strong work-life balance philosophy
Remote work flexibility
Highly automated tax environment
Competitive salary and bonus opportunities
Company-paid continuing education (40+ CPE hours annually)
Every other Friday off during June and July
Friendly, collaborative team culture
Leadership opportunities through mentoring junior staff
Direct client relationships and advisory work
Opportunity to grow a personal book of business

Job Details

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and review individual, business, trust, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Review tax work prepared by junior team members for technical accuracy.
• Research complex tax issues and provide practical solutions for clients.
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for individuals and closely held businesses.
• Respond to IRS and state tax notices and assist with tax resolution matters.
• Work with client accounting records, making necessary adjustments and corrections.
• Build strong client relationships through exceptional service and communication.
• Mentor and train less experienced accounting professionals.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines.
• Participate in networking, business development, and community organizations.
• Deliver educational presentations on tax and business topics as opportunities arise.
• Maintain a professional presence through networking and social media.

Qualifications:

• CPA or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation required.
• Minimum five years of recent public accounting experience with a local or regional CPA firm.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing:
• Individual returns
• Business returns
• Trust returns
• Strong knowledge of tax planning and tax research.
• Experience responding to IRS and state tax notices.
• Excellent client communication skills.
• Ability to mentor and develop junior staff.
• Strong organizational and project management skills.

What You'll Receive:
Ownership track opportunity
Competitive compensation
Performance and business development bonuses
Remote work flexibility
Company-paid continuing education
Modern technology and automated tax processes
Supportive, team-oriented culture
Strong emphasis on work-life balance outside of tax season

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