Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

Senior Tax Accountant
Salary: $100,000–$115,000 + 5–10% bonus

A smaller, relationship-driven public accounting and tax advisory environment serving small businesses and complex SMBs. The team values tenure, trust, and long-term client relationships—many clients come via neighbors, church, and referrals. The culture is laid back/business casual, non‑micromanaged, and focused on quality work and collaboration. The Senior Tax Accountant joining this team will step into an environment where meaningful relationships matter more than high‑pressure production.

• Client-facing advisory, not just production: act as a business advisor—planning, consulting, and practical guidance beyond returns as a Senior Tax Accountant
• Autonomy + collaboration: run your work independently, then workshop complex issues as a team of seasoned tax professionals
• Balanced hours: busy season hours increase, but flexibility exists outside of peak periods—ideal for a Senior Tax Accountant coming from Big 4 or a large regional firm
• Hybrid flexibility: 3 in / 2 WFH, onsite during tax season
• Supportive environment: business casual, collaborative discussions, and a culture that values mentorship and guidance; the Senior Tax Accountant is encouraged to contribute ideas
• Long-term runway: opportunities to advance as senior team members retire—excellent growth trajectory for a career‑minded Senior Tax Accountant

• Tax Preparation & Review:
  Prepare and/or review complex business (1120, 1120S, 1065, K‑1s) and individual returns (including multi-state); trusts, estates, gifts, nonprofits (Form 990)
• GAAP Financials:
  Prepare GAAP‑compliant financial statements (BS/IS/CF/Equity) and ASC-aligned notes
• Bookkeeping & Adjustments:
  Quick Books Desktop/QBO data integrity, journal entries, tie‑outs to tax returns
• Reconciliations:
  Bank/credit card/loans; AR/AP, prepaids, inventory, fixed/intangible assets, accrued liabilities, leases, equity
• Sales & Use Tax:
  Prepare IL ST‑1 and reconcile to GL
• Advisory & Planning:
  Identify process improvements and tax savings opportunities; articulate recommendations to clients—key value-add for a Senior Tax Accountant
• Audit Support:
  Assist with IRS/State correspondence and audit inquiries
• Team Leadership:
  Train, delegate to, and review work from associates and staff; ensure documentation and an audit trail from books to returns. A great opportunity for a Senior Tax Accountant seeking supervisory experience.

• CPA required
• 5–10+ years in public accounting/tax (flex higher; comp flexible for extensive experience)
• Demonstrated multi-entity and multi-state return experience across C/S corps, partnerships, LLCs, trusts/estates, nonprofits, and individuals
• Strong GAAP knowledge with hands-on financial statement prep
• Quick Books Desktop/QBO, Pro Series, Adobe Acrobat Pro, MS Word/Excel proficiency
• Proven ability to balance production (50%) with review, advisory, and client communication
• Collaborative communicator who brings solutions and can mentor junior staff
• Cultural match: relationship-first, initiative‑taking, flexible—not rigid; stable tenure preferred. The ideal Senior Tax Accountant enjoys client relationships, collaboration, and long-term stability.

$100K-$115K + 5-10% bonus