Senior Tax Accountant

at DHA CPAs (Remote or Hybrid)

Job Description:

A Senior Tax Accountant has an advanced working knowledge of the skills and technology necessary to perform the role. This position has a strong focus on tax preparation, review, and planning. A Senior Tax Accountant completes a wide assortment of advanced client work reflecting a broad experience in all phases of accounting, tax, advisory, and consulting. Senior Accountants use professional judgment and critical thinking skills to identify opportunities and complete a wide assortment of advanced work. They are responsible for reviewing engagements completed by less experienced staff and will assume client management responsibilities. The ideal candidate for this position has an established area of expertise or interest working with business clients and their shareholders in a collaborative environment.

Essential Job Functions:

• Income Tax Preparation (1120S, 1065, 1120, 1040)
• Review tax returns or projects prepared by staff accountants
• Tax planning for businesses and shareholders, including complex and multi-year scenarios
• Perform advanced financial analysis (including cash flow and forecasts)
• Analyze and interpret client data to diagnose opportunities and present solutions
• Establish professional relationships with assigned clients and oversee their engagements
• Client management responsibilities including communications, billing decisions, and workload planning
• Organize and conduct staff training to help drive firm initiatives
• Support assurance, advisory, consulting, and accounting services as needed
• Client Relationship Manager – primary point of contact and oversees client engagements and internal workload for a specific group of clients

Skills Required:

• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Ability to manage independent workload in a deadline driven environment
• Self-motivated and eager to improve technical skills
• Exceptional attention to detail and ability to produce high-quality work
• Technology-driven and able to adapt to new software and applications
• Adept at problem-solving and applying critical thinking skills

Education and Experience:

• Associate or bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field
• 3 years of experience in Public Accounting or related field
• CPA certification or aspiring to sit for CPA
• Experience with tax preparation software (CCH Axcess Tax preferred)
• Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel with proficiency in all Microsoft Office 365 applications
• Familiar with QuickBooks (online & desktop)
• Experience using digital workpapers in a paperless environment

Schedule & Location:

• Full-time 40 hours per week; remote or in office with hybrid work from home as needed
• Increased hours during busy season; average 50 hours per week (mid-January – mid-April)
• Decreased Summer hours; 36 hours per week requirement (Memorial Day to Labor Day)
• Office closed on Fridays (April 15 – Labor Day) and on 9 selected US Holidays

DHA Benefits:

• Full benefits package including paid maternity & parental leave and flexible remote work arrangements
• Committed to employee skill development and professional growth
• Diverse workload, collaborative culture, and relaxed environment
• Core Values: We are client focused, forward-thinking, dependable, a team, and proud of our organization

For more information on DHA benefits, career paths, and core values please visit our website - https://dha-cpa.com/careers/