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Senior Tax Accountant

Learning Consultant
Merrillville, IN Full Time
POSTED ON 9/26/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 3/22/2027
Work Arrangement: Onsite, with potential hybrid flexibility

Senior Tax Accountant

A well-established, full-service CPA firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to lead tax and accounting engagements for privately held businesses, nonprofit organizations, and individual clients.

This position is ideal for a motivated, detail-oriented tax professional who enjoys managing complex engagements, developing strong client relationships, and supporting the professional growth of junior staff.

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, corporations, S corporations, and partnerships.
  • Lead tax and accounting engagements for privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations.
  • Conduct complex federal and state tax research.
  • Prepare written summaries, recommendations, and supporting documentation for clients and firm leadership.
  • Monitor changes in federal, state, and local tax laws and evaluate their impact on clients.
  • Provide year-end tax planning services for individuals and businesses.
  • Develop and maintain trusted professional relationships with clients.
  • Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned client engagements.
  • Review annual trial balances, account reconciliations, and year-end journal entries.
  • Identify tax-planning opportunities, compliance concerns, and potential financial risks.
  • Manage multiple engagements, priorities, and deadlines.
  • Assist with training, mentoring, and developing junior accounting staff.
  • Collaborate with partners, managers, and other team members to ensure accurate and timely client deliverables.

Required Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
  • At least five years of current tax experience within a public accounting firm.
  • Experience preparing and reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
  • Strong knowledge of federal and state income-tax regulations.
  • Experience conducting tax research and documenting technical conclusions.
  • Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
  • Excellent written, verbal, presentation, and client-service skills.
  • Ability to independently manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines.
  • Proficiency with accounting and tax-preparation software.
  • Ability to build professional relationships with clients, colleagues, and firm leadership.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Six to ten years of public accounting tax experience.
  • Active Certified Public Accountant or Enrolled Agent credential.
  • Experience with multistate and multi-entity tax matters.
  • Experience working with privately held businesses and nonprofit organizations.
  • QuickBooks proficiency.
  • Experience using CCH tax software.
  • Previous experience reviewing staff work or supporting staff development.

Compensation And Benefits

The anticipated salary range is $75,000–$100,000 annually, based on experience, qualifications, and credentials.

The organization offers a comprehensive benefits package that may include:

  • Medical and life insurance.
  • 401(k) retirement plan.
  • Paid continuing professional education credits.
  • Paid time off and holidays.
  • Professional-development opportunities.
  • Community-involvement opportunities.
  • Potential hybrid-work flexibility.
  • A collaborative environment that encourages initiative and innovation.

Skills: public accounting,accounting,quickbooks,cpa

Salary : $75,000 - $100,000

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