Tax Senior - Public

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Tax Senior to join a public accounting team in Boylston, MA. This position is suited for a detail-oriented tax specialist who can manage a range of business and individual returns while maintaining high standards of accuracy and client service. The role offers the opportunity to work closely with clients and colleagues to resolve tax matters, keep filings on schedule, and support a smooth year-round compliance process.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and examine federal and state tax filings for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations, ensuring each return is complete and accurate.
• Communicate with clients to collect financial records, clarify open items, and keep the preparation process moving efficiently toward filing deadlines.
• Review tax data carefully to spot inconsistencies, omissions, or issues that require follow-up before returns are finalized.
• Collaborate with internal team members on bookkeeping questions and assist in resolving more involved tax matters.
• Oversee several client engagements at the same time while maintaining strong organization, timely delivery, and dependable work quality.
• Perform tax assignments independently by applying current tax rules, sound judgment, and compliance standards.
• Use UltraTax software to prepare returns, retain supporting files, and maintain an organized workflow throughout the engagement cycle.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting/Finance/Related Field
• MST, EA, or CPA a plus
• Minimum 3 years of tax preparation experience with individual and business returns (non-profit a plus)
• Experience with UltraTax Software desired
• Experience in tax resolution and IRS representation
• Good resume with limited movement
• Experience in bookkeeping a plus
• Strong analytical, organizational, and client service skills

Benefits

Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan.