Senior Tax Associate

A well‑established, full‑service boutique CPA firm in the Kansas City area is seeking a Senior Tax Associate with a strong public accounting background and a passion for delivering high‑quality client service. This team supports a wide range of tax, audit, advisory, and consulting work, and is known for its collaborative culture and commitment to thoughtful, personalized solutions.

The firm is modernizing its workflows and incorporates AI tools to streamline research and routine tasks, allowing its professionals to focus on technical judgment, client relationships, and strategic impact.

This role is ideal for someone with 4–8 years of public accounting tax experience who wants to grow within a dynamic tax department and work directly with diverse clients across industries.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead tax planning and compliance projects for individuals and businesses
• Review returns for individuals, partnerships, trusts, and corporations
• Prepare complex tax filings and support technical tax analysis
• Build and maintain strong client relationships; oversee and mentor junior staff
• Research tax and accounting issues and present findings clearly
• Provide accounting support to small and mid‑sized businesses
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines simultaneously
• Prepare income tax provisions in accordance with GAAP
• Train and develop team members
• Stay current on tax law changes and emerging best practices
• Integrate AI tools into daily work to enhance accuracy and efficiency

Preferred Background

• CPA credential (or CPA eligible)
• 4–8 years of tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
• Experience and familiarity of tax systems and trial balance integration systems