Tax Senior, CPA

Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) | Public Accounting

Location: Southwest Houston / Sugar Land, TX

Work Model: Hybrid

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Compensation: Competitive base salary, dependent on experience, plus bonus opportunities

The Opportunity

Smart4Energy Talent is partnering with an established public accounting practice in the southwest Houston area to recruit an experienced Senior Tax Accountant / Tax Senior CPA.

This opportunity is suited to a tax professional who enjoys combining technical tax preparation and review with direct client interaction, tax planning, and mentoring less experienced team members.

You'll join a collaborative environment where your contributions are visible, your professional judgment is valued, and you have opportunities to expand your responsibilities as your career develops.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, and trusts.
• Handle complex tax matters for privately held businesses and individual taxpayers.
• Support tax planning engagements, including estimated payments, projections, and strategies to improve tax efficiency.
• Research federal and state tax issues and translate findings into practical recommendations.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax requirements, documentation, and filing matters.
• Assist with IRS and state tax correspondence, notices, and information requests.
• Review tax work prepared by junior team members, providing guidance and constructive feedback.
• Coordinate multiple engagements and manage deadlines throughout the tax calendar.
• Work alongside senior leadership on client service initiatives, process improvements, and special assignments.

What We're Looking For

• Active CPA license — required.
• 3–6 years of recent tax experience within a US public accounting firm.
• Strong experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Solid understanding of partnership taxation, with exposure to complex partnership structures highly valued.
• Experience serving closely held businesses, business owners, and high-net-worth individuals is advantageous.
• Confidence communicating with clients and explaining technical tax matters clearly.
• Ability to manage competing deadlines while maintaining accuracy and quality.
• Previous experience reviewing staff work or mentoring junior accountants is beneficial.
• Familiarity with QuickBooks and professional tax preparation software is advantageous.
• Experience with CCH ProSystem fx or CCH Axcess would be beneficial.

What Makes This Opportunity Attractive?

• Competitive compensation aligned with experience.
• Performance-related bonus opportunities.
• Hybrid working arrangement with an office presence in the southwest Houston area.
• Medical insurance coverage.
• 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Paid time off and recognized holidays.
• Exposure to a varied client portfolio and technically interesting tax engagements.
• Opportunities for mentorship, professional development, and progression toward Tax Manager responsibilities.
• A team-oriented environment where client relationships and quality work are priorities.

Interested in Exploring This Opportunity?

If you're a CPA with a strong public accounting tax background and would welcome a position offering client exposure, professional development, and a supportive team environment, we'd love to hear from you.

Apply through Smart4Energy Talent for a confidential discussion.

All applications will be handled confidentially, and further details about the hiring firm will be shared with shortlisted candidates.

Kyla Morgan

US Team Lead – Financials & Commercials

Smart4Energy Talent

k.morgan@smart4energytalent.com

512 813 9002