Job Description

Senior Tax Accountant

Position Summary

Seeking an experienced tax professional to join a fast-paced public accounting environment supporting individual and small business clients. This role is ideal for someone independent, client-focused, and comfortable managing complex tax matters in a deadline-driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual and small business tax returns
• Manage a high-volume 1040 tax practice
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters and ongoing needs
• Handle IRS notices, misapplied payments, and related tax resolution issues
• Support clients with practical, solution-oriented guidance
• Assist junior staff and contribute during the busy season as needed
• Maintain accurate client records and documentation

Required Qualifications

Credentials

• CPA strongly preferred
• EA may be considered with strong public accounting experience

Experience

• 7–10 years of accounting and tax experience preferred
• Strong background in public accounting required
• Experience with:
  • Individual tax returns
  • Small business tax engagements
  • Client-facing responsibilities in a deadline-driven environment

Skills & Work Style

• Independent and proactive approach to problem-solving
• Strong communication and client management skills
• Comfortable handling challenging or time-sensitive tax issues
• Team-oriented with a willingness to support firm operations during peak periods
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Technical Skills

• Experience with UltraTax and Thomson Reuters tools preferred
• Proficiency with QuickBooks for small and mid-sized business clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in a high-volume individual tax practice
• Ability to mentor junior staff
• Interest in workflow improvement and automation tools

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary: $90,000–$120,000 depending on experience
• PTO and paid holidays
• Long-term growth and leadership opportunities
• Flexible work environment based on performance and business needs

Work Arrangement

• Full-time permanent position
• On-site presence preferred during onboarding and training
• Hybrid flexibility available after onboarding based on performance and trust
• Flexible schedule environment focused on meeting deadlines and client expectations

Work Environment

• Fast-paced public accounting setting
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Opportunity to work closely with leadership and take on increasing responsibility
• Strong and growing client demand with consistent workflow

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