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Senior Tax Accountant

Job in Melrose, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, 02176, USA
Listing for: Robert Half
Seasonal/Temporary, Per diem position
Listed on 2026-07-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance, Financial Reporting
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Description We are looking for an accomplished Senior Tax Accountant to support a contract engagement with a public accounting team in Massachusetts. This contract position is ideal for someone with deep experience in corporate taxation who can confidently manage complex filings with minimal oversight. The person in this role will work directly with clients, prepare and review business tax returns, and act as a key point of contact for tax-related matters.

Responsibilities:

- Prepare and examine corporate tax filings for accuracy, completeness, and compliance with applicable regulations.

- Handle multistate tax return work across a range of business entities while ensuring deadlines are met.

- Serve as the primary contact for clients by answering tax questions and providing clear, timely updates.

- Coordinate with tax authorities on notices, inquiries, and other matters requiring careful follow-through.

- Use Intuit Pro Series to complete tax preparation and review activities efficiently and accurately.

- Support sales and use tax-related work as needed based on client engagements.

- Manage an individual contributor workload independently while maintaining a high standard of client service. Requirements - At least 5 years of tax accounting experience.

- Strong background in preparing and reviewing corporate tax returns.

- Hands-on experience with multistate tax compliance.

- Proficiency with Intuit Pro Series.

- Ability to communicate effectively with clients and tax agencies in a clear and respectful manner.

- Experience with individual tax returns and sales and use tax work.

- CPA credential preferred.

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Position Requirements
10+ Years work experience
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