Senior Tax Accountant

About the Role

Millington & Co. is hiring a Tax Senior (CPA) to prepare and review complex tax returns, deliver tax planning support, and assist in mentoring staff in a growing public accounting firm.

This is a client-facing, advisory-focused role
—not just tax preparation. You will handle a portfolio of clients and collaborate with managers and partners on complex tax planning and firm growth initiatives.

Core Responsibilities

• Review and manage complex tax returns:
• 1040 (high-income / multi-entity)
• 1065 (partnerships)
• 1120S / 1120 (corporations)
• 1041 (trusts & estates)
• Deliver proactive tax planning strategies for business owners and high-net-worth individuals
• Manage multiple engagements with responsibility for deadlines, budgets, and realization
• Serve as primary client contact and trusted advisor
• Identify tax savings opportunities and communicate actionable recommendations
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and seniors, provide guidance
• Improve internal workflows, processes, and efficiency
• Support business development through excellent client service and referrals

Required Qualifications

• Active CPA license
• 5+ years public accounting tax experience
• 2+ years experience reviewing tax returns and managing engagements
• Strong technical expertise in:
• Partnership taxation (Form 1065)
• S-Corporations (Form 1120S)
• Individual taxation (Form 1040)
• Experience working directly with clients

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with trusts & estates (Form 1041)
• Experience advising closely held businesses
• Familiarity with Thomson Reuters Ultra Tax
  , Quick Books
  , or similar platforms
• Experience mentoring staff accountants

Background in tax planning and advisory (not just compliance)

Education & Experience:

· Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting

· Minimum 3 years public accounting experience preferred

Salary: $80k+ DOE with lucrative bonus structure

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Benefits: HRA Direct Offering, 401k Match Offering, Lucrative bonus structure, 4 weeks of PTO plus 10 paid holidays, bereavement leave, company paid licenses, professional fees & CPE, flexible schedule, casual dress, wellness reimbursement, referral bonus & client referral bonus & opportunity for advancement.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $80,000.00 - $95,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Continuing education credits
• Dental insurance
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Opportunities for advancement
• Paid time off
• Paid training
• Wellness program

Experience:

• Tax experience: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Work Location:

In person