Tax Senior, Dealerships

About the role

We’re looking for a talented and motivated Tax Senior to join the dealership practice of a fast-growing, innovative professional advisory firm. Automotive retail is one of the deepest specialties at TSS, and this role sits at the center of it — working with dealer principals, their controllers, and their office staff across multi-entity ownership groups, related real estate holdings, and the family trusts that sit alongside them. Our ideal candidate is a self-motivated, entrepreneurial CPA with a team mentality and strong technical accounting and tax knowledge. Prior dealership experience is a meaningful advantage, but we will invest in a strong tax senior who wants to build that specialization with us.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and multi-state tax returns for dealership entities, affiliated real estate entities, and dealer principals
• Work with dealership-specific tax matters including LIFO inventory computations, floor plan interest and business interest limitations, and cost segregation on dealership facilities
• Interpret dealership financial statements and factory statements, and reconcile them to the tax return
• Assist in ongoing tax planning and tax projections for ownership groups in accordance with firm and professional standards as directed by engagement leaders
• Coordinate directly with dealership controllers and office managers to gather information and resolve open items
• Communicate efficiently and effectively with our team on client issues that arise, and ensure deliverable deadlines are met
• Research tax law updates and industry developments affecting automotive retail
• Research tax issues, provide recommendations to the team, and ensure compliance with regulations

Requirements

• 3+ years with a public accounting firm preparing and reviewing individual and business income tax returns
• Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or related field
• Comfort working with multi-entity client groups and consolidated ownership structures
• Strong attention to detail
• Integrity within a professional environment

Preferences

• Experience serving automotive, truck, or equipment dealerships, including LIFO and factory statement exposure
• Experience with CCH Axcess tax, CCH Pfx Engagement, and QuickBooks
• Familiarity with dealership management systems (e.g., CDK, Reynolds & Reynolds, Dealertrack)
• Active CPA or EA

Location

At TSS, we’ve designed a flexible work structure that enables both teamwork and independence, enhancing our employees’ work experience while promoting personal well-being.

Benefits

• Unlimited PTO
• Health, Vision, Dental, and voluntary insurance options
• 401(K) and match
• Performance Bonus
• Annual Community Day
• Holiday donation drives and charity initiatives
• Monthly casual gatherings, annual summer get-together, and annual holiday party locally
• Annual firmwide alignment
• Commitment to professional development
• Equity Program eligibility at Sr. Manager Level, + top performing Managers