Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

We're seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a well-established CPA firm with a strong presence in the North Country region. This role will support a broad range of client needs within a public accounting environment, including individual and business taxation, estates and trusts, nonprofits, and general advisory services. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial statement preparation and review, along with hands-on exposure to individual and business tax returns.

This position will also offer a clear path for long-term growth, with potential for succession planning and/or partnership-track consideration for the right candidate.

Responsibilities:

• Prepare and examine a wide range of federal and state tax filings, including returns for individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, nonprofits, and related entities.
• Complete tax estimates and extension filings with careful attention to accuracy, timing, and applicable filing requirements.
• Contribute to income tax provision work, analyze tax-related financial statement accounts, and perform supporting reconciliations.
• Deliver ongoing tax planning, compliance guidance, and advisory support to individuals, privately held businesses, and related entities.
• Support payroll tax reporting, sales and use tax filings, bookkeeping activities, write-up work, and other general accounting engagements.
• Maintain organized work papers, documentation, and client files throughout the engagement lifecycle.
• Communicate directly with clients to obtain needed records, clarify issues, and provide timely updates on deliverables.
• Collaborate with partners and staff on complex returns, client priorities, review work, and transition planning.
• Apply sound judgment when managing multiple assignments, prioritizing deliverables, and resolving client or technical issues.
• Adapt to firm technology and accounting workflows, including tax, accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, and related industry software.