Senior Tax Accountant - Austin

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Senior Tax Accountant - Austin

Location: Austin, Texas (begin as remote, but will move to in-office)

Job Type: Full-Time

Salary: $80,000–$135,000 annually, depending on experience

Advance Your Career with One of the Fastest Growing CPA Firms in the Country

At Keystone CPAs, we're redefining what it means to work in public accounting.

In less than five years, Keystone has grown into one of the nation's fastest-growing multidisciplinary CPA firms by helping business owners solve complex financial challenges through integrated Tax, Accounting, Advisory, Wealth Management, Business Brokerage, Payroll, and Client Advisory Services.

We’re seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys solving complex tax issues, building trusted client relationships, mentoring junior staff, and expanding their expertise beyond compliance. If you're looking for an opportunity to work on sophisticated tax strategies while growing into a future leadership role, we’d love to meet you.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you’ll play a key role in managing tax engagements for closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net‑worth individuals. You’ll prepare and review complex tax returns, participate in strategic tax planning, conduct technical research, and serve as a trusted advisor to clients.

You’ll collaborate closely with Tax Managers and Principals while mentoring less experienced team members and contributing to Keystone’s continued growth.

This role is ideal for someone with 2–7
years of public accounting experience who is ready to take the next step toward Tax Manager or leadership.

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for:?
• Partnerships (1065)?
• S Corporations (1120S)?
• C Corporations (1120)?
• Trusts and Estates?
• Review work prepared by junior staff for accuracy and completeness.?
• Prepare quarterly estimates and tax projections.?
• Assist clients with IRS notices and tax correspondence.?
• Ensure timely and accurate filing of all tax engagements.?
• Develop proactive tax planning strategies for business owners and individuals.?
• Identify opportunities to reduce tax liabilities and improve financial outcomes.?
• Participate in sophisticated consulting engagements involved:?
• Entity structuring?
• Business acquisitions and dispositions?
• Multi-entity planning?
• Mergers and acquisitions?
• Assist clients in understanding the tax implications of business decisions.?

• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients.?
• Serve as a primary point of contact for assigned engagements.?
• Communicate complex tax concepts in a clear and practical manner.?
• Provide timely, responsive client service throughout the engagement process.?

• Conduct federal and state tax research.?
• Stay current on changes to tax legislation and regulations.?
• Prepare written summaries and recommendations for technical tax issues.?
• Collaborate with managers and principals on complex tax matters.?
• Mentor and coach Tax Accountants and interns.?
• Review staff work and provide constructive feedback.?
• Assist with training and professional development.?
• Collaborate with colleagues across Tax, Accounting, Advisory, Wealth Management, and Business Brokerage.?
• Contribute ideas that improve client service and firm operations.?

At Keystone, you’ll gain experience far beyond traditional tax compliance.

Our integrated approach allows you to collaborate with professionals across:

• Tax Planning?
• Accounting?
• Wealth Management?
• Business Brokerage?
• Payroll?
• Client Advisory Services?

You’ll work directly with experienced leaders on sophisticated tax strategies while building the skills needed to become a future Tax Manager or Principal.

At Keystone CPAs, we believe…