Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

This position offers a flexible hybrid schedule, career advancement opportunities, and a collaborative culture that values continuous learning and professional growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Tax Compliance & Consulting:
  • Prepare complex federal and state tax returns for: C-Corporations, S-Corporations, Partnerships, Multi-state entities, Individual taxpayers.
  • Prepare and review tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
  • Research complex tax issues and prepare technical tax memorandums.
  • Analyze and document book-to-tax differences.
  • Identify tax planning opportunities and potential client issues.
  • Respond to federal and state tax notices.
  • Recommend process improvements that enhance efficiency and client service.
• Client Relationship Management:
  • Develop and maintain strong client relationships.
  • Communicate effectively with engagement managers regarding project progress, budgets, and deadlines.
  • Manage multiple engagements while maintaining exceptional quality and accuracy.
  • Deliver outstanding client service throughout every engagement.
• Leadership & Team Development:
  • Review tax returns prepared by Staff Accountants.
  • Mentor and support Staff Accountants and Interns.
  • Provide technical guidance and coaching to team members.
  • Participate in firm training and professional development initiatives.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum 3 years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing: Corporate tax returns, S-Corporation tax returns, Partnership tax returns.
• Strong understanding of: GAAP, Financial statements, Federal and state tax regulations.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical, organizational, and time management abilities.
• High attention to detail.
• Experience using professional tax software and accounting technology.
• Possess 3-5 years of public accounting tax compliance and consulting experience.
• Have a CPA license or be actively pursuing CPA certification.
• Experience with CCH Axcess, CCH Fixed Assets, CaseWare Working Papers, SurePrep, and multi-state taxation and tax planning strategies.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with CCH Axcess, CCH Fixed Assets, CaseWare Working Papers, SurePrep, and multi-state taxation and tax planning strategies.

What We're Looking For

We're seeking a tax professional who is passionate about public accounting, technically strong and detail-oriented, client-focused with exceptional communication skills, comfortable mentoring and developing junior staff, organized and capable of managing multiple priorities, and committed to continuous learning and professional growth. Either a licensed CPA or actively working toward CPA certification.

Busy Season Expectations

Overtime is expected during peak filing periods, including: January through April (Tax Season), other major federal and state filing deadlines throughout the year.