Senior Tax Accountant
Some tax roles feel like a grind.
Others feel like a place you can actually build a life.
This one sits firmly in the second category.
This long-standing, close-knit CPA practice has been around for decades, quietly doing things the right way: look after people, communicate openly, and treat the team well enough that no one wants to leave. It’s the kind of environment where partners are accessible, decisions are quick, and you’re not drowning under layers of approval.
They’re now looking for a Senior Tax Accountant who wants meaningful work, steady growth, and a seat at a table where your opinion genuinely matters.
What You’ll Get
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Flexibility that actually supports work-life balance
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A calm, steady environment with no micromanagement
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A benefits package designed for long-term stability (health, life, disability, retirement, FSA)
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Direct access to partners and a true open-door culture
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A team that reviews busy season every year — wins, losses, improvements — and values everyone’s voice
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A real pathway to partnership, backed by upcoming succession
This is the blend most accountants chase: small-firm warmth with real opportunity.
What You’ll Do
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Prepare a wide range of returns (1040s, 1041s, 1120S, 1120, 1065, 990)
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Review financial statements and reconcile business accounts
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Work directly with clients and partners to solve problems, not just process work
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Perform tax research and communicate conclusions clearly
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Mentor junior staff and support their development
You’ll work with a diverse client base: roughly 40% individual returns and 60% business entities, across industries generating from the low millions up to ~$25M.
What You’ll Bring
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CPA or EA
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5+ years in a CPA-firm environment
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Confidence with QuickBooks and business accounting
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Experience with UltraTax or similar tax software
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Strong communication, organisation, and client-service skills
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Ability to keep calm under pressure and juggle multiple deadlines
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A collaborative, steady approach that fits a hands-on, relationship-driven firm
If you enjoy small-firm environments, clear expectations, and being trusted to get on with your work, you’ll fit in perfectly.