Senior Tax Accountant - Public

We are looking for an accomplished Senior Tax Accountant to join a local public accounting team. This position focuses on delivering high-quality tax compliance and advisory support for business clients across a range of entity structures and jurisdictions. The role also offers the opportunity to manage competing priorities and provide responsive service that builds long-term client trust.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine business tax filings for corporations, partnerships, and limited liability entities at the federal, state, and local levels.

• Handle multi-state tax compliance work, including allocation and apportionment matters, while addressing state-specific filing questions.

• Investigate complex tax matters and develop clear written guidance, recommendations, and supporting documentation for clients and internal teams.

• Support clients with state registration matters, nexus evaluations, voluntary disclosure processes, and sales tax audit-related activities.

• Review notices from tax agencies and communicate with taxing authorities to resolve filing issues, assessments, and other client concerns.

• Identify tax planning strategies that help business clients improve compliance and reduce overall tax exposure where appropriate.

• Build and maintain strong client relationships through timely communication, dependable follow-through, and thoughtful service.

• Oversee, coach, and review the work of entry-level team members to promote accuracy, development, and accountability.

• Manage several engagements at once while keeping work on schedule and aligned with budget expectations.

• Monitor changes in tax laws and regulations to assess their impact on client filings, planning, and reporting obligations.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting is required.

• CPA designation or Enrolled Agent credential is strongly preferred.

• At least 5 years of tax experience within a public accounting environment.

• Demonstrated expertise in corporate tax compliance, partnership taxation, and S corporation tax matters.

• Solid background in multi-state taxation, including state filing requirements and related research.

• Experience using tax research platforms and tax preparation software

• Advanced Microsoft Excel skills with the ability to analyze and organize detailed financial data.

• Strong analytical, communication, time management, and problem-solving abilities, with the capacity to work both independently and collaboratively.

Compensation

$100,000.00-$115,000.00 Yearly

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