Senior Tax Accountant (Hiring Immediately)

Seeking an experienced tax professional to join a fast‑paced public accounting environment supporting individual and small business clients. This role is ideal for someone independent, client‑focused, and comfortable managing complex tax matters in a deadline‑driven setting.

Key Responsibilities

Prepare and review individual and small business tax returns

Manage a high‑volume 1040 tax practice

Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters and ongoing needs

Handle IRS notices, misapplied payments, and related tax resolution issues

Support clients with practical, solution‑oriented guidance

Assist junior staff and contribute during the busy season as needed

Maintain accurate client records and documentation

Required Qualifications Credentials

CPA strongly preferred

EA may be considered with strong public accounting experience

Experience

7–10 years of accounting and tax experience preferred

Strong background in public accounting required

Experience with:

Individual tax returns

Small business tax engagements

Skills & Work Style

Independent and proactive approach to problem‑solving

Strong communication and client management skills

Comfortable handling challenging or time‑sensitive tax issues

Team‑oriented with a willingness to support firm operations during peak periods

Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively

Technical Skills

Experience with UltraTax and Thomson Reuters tools preferred

Proficiency with QuickBooks for small and mid‑sized business clients

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in a high‑volume individual tax practice

Ability to mentor junior staff

Interest in workflow improvement and automation tools

Competitive base salary: $90,000–$120,000 depending on experience

PTO and paid holidays

Long‑term growth and leadership opportunities

Flexible work environment based on performance and business needs

Work Arrangement

On‑site presence preferred during onboarding and training

Hybrid flexibility is available after onboarding, based on performance and trust

Flexible schedule environment focused on meeting deadlines and client expectations

Fast‑paced public accounting setting

Collaborative and team‑oriented culture

Opportunity to work closely with leadership and take on increasing responsibility

Strong and growing client demand with consistent workflow

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