Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

(Hybrid remote) Job Client is a locally owned firm built around a simple philosophy: hire talented people, give them meaningful responsibility, and provide them with the flexibility and autonomy to do their jobs without unnecessary layers of management. We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who has a strong foundation in tax compliance and is ready to take on greater client responsibility, develop professionally, and become an important part of our tax team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax projections.
• Research federal and state tax issues and assist with tax planning strategies.
• Assist clients with tax notices and correspondence with taxing authorities.
• Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax and accounting matters.
• Identify potential tax planning opportunities and communicate them to managers and partners.
• Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide coaching and feedback.
• Assist with training and development of less‑experienced team members.
• Participate in year‑round client planning rather than focusing solely on tax return preparation.
• Work closely with firm leadership on complex transactions and unique client matters.
• Develop relationships with clients and gradually take ownership of recurring client engagements.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Approximately 2‑5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong experience preparing business and individual income tax returns.
• Experience reviewing tax returns or readiness to begin taking on review responsibilities.
• Solid understanding of federal and state income taxation.
• CPA license or progress toward obtaining a CPA license preferred.
• Experience with complex partnerships, multi‑state taxation, transaction‑related tax matters, or high‑net‑worth individuals is a plus but not required.

Skills

• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to communicate directly and professionally with clients.
• Proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments.

Benefits

• 401(k) plan with employer contribution.
• 401(k) matching.
• Dental insurance.
• Health insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Paid time off.
• Unlimited paid time off.
• Parental leave.
• Profit sharing.
• Paid training.
• On‑site gym.
• Opportunities for advancement.
• Significant exposure to firm partners and sophisticated clients.
• Opportunities to work on tax planning and advisory engagements.
• Clear opportunity for advancement to Tax Manager and beyond.
• Collaborative, tight‑knit team environment.
• Stability of an established, independently owned CPA firm.

Pay

Competitive salary based on experience. Annual performance‑based bonus opportunities.

Schedule

Hybrid remote, flexible schedule, work‑from‑home options.