Senior Tax Accountant

About the Company

At Current, everything starts with people. We believe that when you invest in talent through opportunity, development, and support, you unlock growth for individuals, firms, and clients alike. That’s why we’ve built a platform designed to give our people access to more: more learning, more collaboration, and more ways to grow their careers than any single firm could offer on its own.

Founded in 2023, Current has rapidly become one of the fastest-growing accounting platforms in the country, partnering with more than 40 leading accounting firms across the United States. Today, our community includes over 2,000 professionals, 30+ offices nationwide, and a growing global workforce that supports clients around the world. Backed by Thrive Capital, Bessemer Venture Partners, and Springdale Industries, Current is investing heavily in technology, artificial intelligence, and workforce innovation to help modernize the profession.

Our leadership team has a proven track record of building and scaling successful businesses, with prior ventures generating more than $3 billion in combined enterprise value. We’re building something bigger than a traditionally accounting firm: a platform where talented people can grow faster, learn more, and do more meaningful work. Whether you join Current, one of our partner firms, or our global team, you’ll be part of a community shaping the future of the profession.

The Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax is responsible for managing complex tax engagements for high-wealth business owners across a variety of industries. This role oversees the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensures compliance with regulations, and provides strategic tax planning support. This position participates directly in client meetings to present and deliver completed returns. This role strengthens client relationships, ensures high-quality deliverables, and contributes to the overall success of the Traditional Tax department.

• Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Staff Accountants and Interns.
• Develop and implement tax planning strategies for high-wealth business owners and their entities.
• Conduct tax research and provide technical guidance to clients and team members.
• Regularly communicate with clients to gather information, review tax strategies, and deliver final returns.
• Assist Managers and Partners in presenting tax solutions and advising clients on financial matters.
• Ensure all tax filings are completed accurately and submitted by required deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Traditional Tax department.
• Collaborate with audit and accounting services teams to provide integrated client support.

• Leadership & Mentorship:
  Provides guidance and feedback for professional development within their team.
• Technical Expertise:
  Demonstrates advanced knowledge of tax laws, compliance standards, and planning strategies.
• Analytical Thinking:
  Reviews complex tax data, identifies risks, and recommends solutions.
• Client Relationship Management:
  Builds and maintains strong client relationships through proactive communication.
• Problem Solving & Judgment:
  Resolves complex tax issues with accuracy and professionalism.
• Organization & Accuracy:
  Manages multiple tax engagements while ensuring quality and precision.
• Confidentiality:
  Maintains discretion and protects sensitive client and firm data.

This position may supervise Staff Accountants and Interns within the Traditional Tax department. He or She will report to Traditional Tax Managers or a Partner of the firm.

This is a full-time salaried exempt position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee works normal office hours (with guilt-free flexibility). Some weeks over 40 hours will be required.

Based in Springfield, MO, or Fayetteville, AR.

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