What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Tax Accountant position at Navigate Search?
This is a unique, ground-floor opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant who wants more than just a job preparing returns - the firm is looking for someone who wants to build toward leading the Fishkill office over the next several years. You'll start hands-on in tax preparation and grow into a leadership role as the office expands.
What You'll Do
- Prepare individual, trust, and business tax returns
- Handle day-to-day tax compliance work for a growing client base
- Build strong client relationships and become a trusted point of contact
- Work closely with firm leadership to learn the operational and client-management side of running an office
- Take on increasing responsibility over time, with a path toward leading the Fishkill office
What We're Looking For
- 3–4 years of tax preparation experience
- CPA candidate or EA (in progress or completed) strongly preferred
- Strong technical tax prep skills and attention to detail
- Motivated to grow into a leadership/office-lead position — this is not a "stay in your lane" role
- Comfortable working in-office 5 days/week in Fishkill, NY
Why This Role
- A defined growth path to lead the office within (~5 years) rare for a role at this level
- Direct exposure to firm leadership and client relationships early in your career
- Work within a firm that integrates tax with investment and financial planning, broadening your skill set beyond pure compliance
- Competitive base salary benefits
Salary : $75,000 - $90,000