Senior Tax Accountant - Lakeland, FL; DOL

Senior Tax Accountant – Lakeland, FL (Full-Time)

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs (THF) is a regional top 200 public accounting firm founded in 1993, with approximately 180 professionals offering comprehensive accounting, auditing, tax, consulting, and advisory services.

We are seeking an experienced professional to advance their career path by taking on the role of Senior Tax Accountant in our Lakeland office. The Senior Tax Accountant will deliver high-quality tax and accounting services to a diverse client base through tax compliance, planning, research, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess strong technical expertise, communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Accounting with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Expertise in Taxation (Corporate, Partnership, Estates, Individual), Auditing, Advanced Financial & Managerial Accounting, and Reporting.
• Ability to conduct accounting/tax research and proficiency in accounting software.

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Support shareholders and managers in tax research, prepare responses to IRS and state notices, and manage client communications.
• Conduct tax planning projects and year-end strategies to identify tax‑saving opportunities, reduce risk, ensure multi‑jurisdictional compliance, and project estimated tax liabilities for clients.
• Train and mentor new staff; provide feedback, review work, and serve as a resource for technical and procedural questions.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

$93,000/yr (Work hours Monday – Friday, 40hrs/wk, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full‑time hours
• Paid time off
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Parental leave
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage for selected plans)
• Dental insurance for employees (100% employer‑paid for selected plans)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short‑term, and long‑term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit‑sharing plan
• Employee referral bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E‑verify employer.