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Senior Tax Accountant

W3Global
Buffalo, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 10/1/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 10/29/2026
(Hybrid remote)

Job

Client is a locally owned, they have built our firm around a simple philosophy: hire talented people, give them meaningful responsibility, and provide them with the flexibility and autonomy to do their jobs without unnecessary layers of management.

We are looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who has a strong foundation in tax compliance and is ready to take on greater client responsibility, develop professionally, and become an important part of our tax team.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will work directly with managers and partners across a diverse client base and have exposure to both tax compliance and advisory work.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and other entities.

Prepare and review quarterly and annual tax projections.

Research federal and state tax issues and assist with tax planning strategies.

Assist clients with tax notices and correspondence with taxing authorities.

Work directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and resolve tax and accounting matters.

Identify potential tax planning opportunities and communicate them to managers and partners.

Review work prepared by staff accountants and provide coaching and feedback.

Assist with training and development of less-experienced team members.

Participate in year-round client planning rather than focusing solely on tax return preparation.

Work closely with firm leadership on complex transactions and unique client matters.

Develop relationships with clients and gradually take ownership of recurring client engagements.

Required

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

Approximately 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience.

Strong experience preparing business and individual income tax returns.

Experience reviewing tax returns or readiness to begin taking on review responsibilities.

Solid understanding of federal and state income taxation.

Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to communicate directly and professionally with clients.

A proactive mindset and willingness to take ownership of assignments.

CPA license or progress toward obtaining a CPA license preferred.

Experience with complex partnerships, multi-state taxation, transaction-related tax matters, or high-net-worth individuals is a plus but is not required.

Why Client?

Client offers the opportunities and client exposure of a larger firm while maintaining the flexibility, accessibility, and entrepreneurial environment of a smaller organization.

Our team members are not buried beneath multiple layers of management. Senior accountants work directly with managers, partners, and clients and are encouraged to take ownership of their work.

We also believe experienced professionals should be treated like experienced professionals. We value accountability and high-quality work, but we do not believe in unnecessary micromanagement.

What We Offer Includes

Competitive salary based on experience.

Annual performance-based bonus opportunities.

401(k) plan with employer contribution.

Health And Other Employee Benefits.

Paid time off.

Flexible work environment.

Significant exposure to firm partners and sophisticated clients.

Opportunities to work on tax planning and advisory engagements in addition to compliance.

Clear opportunity for advancement to Tax Manager and beyond.

A collaborative, tight-knit team environment.

The stability of an established, independently owned CPA firm.

DDS has experienced significant growth while remaining locally owned and independent. We are not a private-equity-backed consolidator, and our professionals have the opportunity to build long-term careers and have a meaningful impact on the direction of the firm.

The Right Fit.

This Position Is Particularly Well Suited For Someone Currently Working At a Larger Public Accounting Firm Who Enjoys The Technical Aspects Of Tax But Wants

More direct client interaction.

Greater ownership of their engagements.

More access to partners and decision-makers.

Less bureaucracy.

Greater flexibility and autonomy.

A realistic opportunity to advance into management.

Client is looking for someone who wants to continue developing technically while becoming a trusted advisor to clients and an important member of our tax practice.

Experience

2 years of public accounting tax experience preferred.

CPA: CPA or progress toward CPA preferred.

Benefits

401(k).

401(k) matching.

Dental insurance.

Flexible schedule.

Health insurance.

On-site gym.

Opportunities for advancement.

Paid time off.

Paid training.

Parental leave.

Profit sharing.

Unlimited paid time off.

Vision insurance.

Work from home.

Salary : $85,000 - $100,000

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