Senior Tax Accountant; Privately Held​/Small Business

Position: Senior Tax Accountant (Privately Held / Small Business)
Location: Lake George

Description

Robert Half is partnering with a privately held group of businesses seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to take ownership of their tax function and support ongoing accounting operations. This is a unique opportunity to work directly with ownership in a highly visible, hands-on role supporting multiple entities and individual filings. This is a flexible opportunity that offers hybrid/remote work during the winter months.

This position offers a blend of tax preparation, compliance, and day-to-day accounting exposure, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and wants to step out of a siloed role.

Responsibilities:

- Lead the preparation and submission of federal and state tax returns for individuals as well as pass-through business entities, including S corporations and partnerships.

- Oversee tax obligations across multiple jurisdictions by tracking deadlines, managing extensions, and ensuring accurate and timely remittances.

- Contribute to tax planning initiatives and perform research to help improve outcomes for both business entities and individual filers.

- Partner directly with ownership and key internal contacts to review tax exposure, support cash flow discussions, and inform financial decision-making.

- Administer multi-state payroll activities and help ensure related tax reporting is completed accurately and on schedule.

- Record and review accounting activity by preparing journal entries, reconciling accounts, and maintaining reliable financial data.

- Assist with monthly and annual close procedures to support accurate reporting and overall financial readiness.

- Provide broader accounting support during slower tax periods, including bookkeeping oversight and transaction review across the organization.

Salary Range: $80,000 - $125,000

Benefits:
Full suite of benefits offered including Medical/Dental/Vision insurance, 401k with a match, PTO and Paid holidays, a flexible hybrid schedule and more!

Requirements

- 3+ years of experience in tax, public accounting, or a closely related environment.

- Demonstrated expertise preparing individual tax returns and pass-through entity filings, including Forms 1040, 1120-S, and 1065.

- Working knowledge of multi-state tax rules and compliance requirements.

- Ability to succeed in a small business setting where priorities may span tax, accounting, and operational support.

- Experience using accounting systems and handling payroll processing responsibilities.

- CPA designation or active progress toward certification is preferred, but not required.

- Strong ability to work independently and communicate effectively with business leadership.

For more information or confidential consideration, please reach out to Hayden Bauer.

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