Jobs · Accounting · Virginia

Sr. Tax Accountant

Robert Half · Richmond, VA · 1 wk ago
On-siteAccountingTemporary

We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to join a team on a contract basis during a high-volume filing period. This position will add senior-level review support ahead of key September and October tax deadlines while helping ensure accurate and timely delivery across multiple return types. The role is well suited for a tax specialist who can manage complex filings, maintain quality standards, and contribute effectively in a fast-paced public accounting environment.

Responsibilities

  • Review and prepare a broad mix of tax filings, including individual, corporate, S corporation, nonprofit, payroll, and sales and use tax returns.
  • Provide added review capacity during peak filing periods to support timely completion of extension-related work in September and October.
  • Examine completed returns for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable tax regulations before final submission.
  • Coordinate priorities across multiple engagements to keep deadlines on track and maintain consistent service levels.
  • Use Carbon and Lacerte to prepare, organize, and review tax documentation and return data.
  • Identify filing issues, resolve discrepancies, and communicate needed corrections to support high-quality deliverables.
  • Apply technical tax knowledge to varied client situations and help ensure proper treatment across different entity types.

Requirements

  • Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual tax returns.
  • Demonstrated background in corporate tax return preparation and related compliance work.
  • Knowledge of sales and use tax requirements and associated filings.
  • Proven ability to handle tax preparation across multiple return categories with a high degree of accuracy.
  • Experience supporting deadline-driven workloads in a public accounting or tax-focused environment.
  • Proficiency with Carbon and Lacerte or comparable tax software platforms.
  • Ability to manage competing priorities and complete work efficiently during peak tax seasons.

Benefits

  • Medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance.
  • Eligibility to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.

All applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States.

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