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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 is 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
Salary : $90,000 - $120,000