Senior Tax Accountant

Construction Tax | Business Advisory | Career Growth | Work-Life Balance

Compensation: $85,000 - $120,000 Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities

Location: Chandler, Arizona
Schedule: Hybrid

Our client, a well-established CPA and advisory firm in the Phoenix metro area, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing tax practice.

This is more than a traditional tax preparation role.

It's an opportunity to work closely with business owners, construction companies, real estate investors, and closely held businesses while expanding your expertise in tax planning, advisory services, and complex business taxation.

Unlike many firms where professionals spend excessive hours chasing paperwork and administrative tasks, this firm has built efficient workflows, strong support systems, and a technology-driven environment that allows accountants to focus on serving clients and solving problems.

Pperhaps most importantly, the firm believes public accounting should be sustainable. Team members generally work a 40-hour workweek throughout the year
, with approximately 50-hour workweeks during tax season (February 15 through April 15).

• $85,000 - $120,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Hybrid work environment
• 40-hour standard workweeks
• Approximately 50-hour busy season workweeks
• Strong work-life balance culture
• Partner-track opportunities
• Direct interaction with business owners
• Advisory-focused client work
• Established and respected CPA firm
• Collaborative team environment
• Technology-forward, paperless office

Our client has served businesses and individuals throughout the Phoenix metro area for more than 20 years.

The firm specializes in helping:

• Construction Companies
• Real Estate Businesses
• Closely Held Businesses
• Entrepreneurs
• Partnerships
• Corporations
• Business Owners and Investors

Services provided include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Accounting & Bookkeeping
• Financial Statement Services
• Business Advisory
• Quick Books Consulting
• Business Valuation Support
• Strategic Financial Planning

The firm's philosophy centers around long-term client relationships and providing practical advice that helps businesses grow and succeed.

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you'll take ownership of client engagements while working directly with Managers and Partners on planning, compliance, and advisory initiatives.

You'll gain exposure to:

• Individual Taxation
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• C-Corporation Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Construction Industry Tax
• Real Estate Tax Planning
• Business Advisory Services
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Development & Mentoring

This role provides an ideal combination of technical tax work, client interaction, and long-term career development.

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and consolidated tax returns
• Prepare estimated tax calculations and extensions
• Develop supporting schedules and work papers
• Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Ensure high standards of accuracy and quality

• Research complex tax issues and recommend solutions
• Assist clients with proactive tax planning strategies
• Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
• Support quarterly and year-end planning initiatives
• Stay current on tax law and regulatory developments

• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters
• Develop strong client relationships
• Assist with information gathering and project coordination
• Provide updates and respond to client questions
• Deliver exceptional service throughout the year

• Review work prepared by associates and interns
• Provide coaching and constructive feedback
• Assist with training…