Senior Tax Accountant

We are partnering with a well-established, independently owned public accounting firm that has built its reputation on trusted client relationships, technical excellence, and personalized service. The team serves as year-round advisors to closely held businesses, high-net-worth individuals, trusts, estates, and nonprofit organizations, helping clients make informed financial decisions and plan for the future.

About the role

This organization has remained locally owned and intentionally independent, allowing leadership to prioritize employees, clients, and long-term relationships. The firm has experienced continued organic growth, creating an opportunity to add another experienced tax professional to the team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, review, and sign a wide variety of federal, state, and local tax returns.
• Prepare individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, estate, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Provide proactive tax planning and consulting services for clients.
• Review work prepared by staff and provide technical guidance as needed.
• Build and maintain trusted client relationships through responsive, consultative service.
• Assist with tax research and resolution of complex tax matters.
• Prepare financial statement reviews and compilations.
• Support bookkeeping and accounting engagements when appropriate.
• Maintain organized workpapers while managing multiple deadlines throughout the year.
• Participate in continuing education and contribute to a collaborative team environment.

Requirements

• CPA strongly preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) will also be considered.
• 5–10 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Ability to prepare and sign tax returns independently.
• Strong tax planning experience.
• Excellent client communication and relationship management skills.
• Collaborative, team-oriented personality with a low-ego approach.
• High level of professionalism, integrity, and technical competence.
• Experience preparing a variety of tax returns including:
  • Individual
  • Partnership
  • S-Corporation
  • C-Corporation
  • Trust & Estate
  • Nonprofit

Benefits

• 100% employer-paid medical insurance for employees
• 50% employer-paid dental and vision
• 5% 401(k) company match
• Company-paid life and disability insurance
• Paid CPA/EA licensing and continuing education
• Ability to bank overtime for additional paid time off
• Summer Fridays from mid-April through Labor Day
• Generous PTO package

Pay

Base Salary: $85,000 - $120,000 per year

Annual Bonus: $10,000 - $20,000

What success looks like

The ideal person enjoys building long-term client relationships and takes pride in being more than a tax preparer. They are someone clients trust for thoughtful advice, teammates enjoy working alongside, and leadership can rely on to help support the firm's continued growth while preserving its outstanding culture.