Tax Senior

Tax Senior Tax Preparation | Client Service | Professional Growth | Public Accounting Career

Compensation: $82,000–$105,000 Base + Performance Bonus + Career Advancement Opportunities

Location: Surprise, Arizona
Schedule: Flexible Hybrid

Our client, a respected and growing CPA and advisory firm, is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its Surprise office.

This is more than a traditional tax preparation role.

It's an opportunity to work closely with entrepreneurs, business owners, real estate investors, healthcare professionals, closely held companies, and individuals while expanding your technical expertise, strengthening client relationships, and building the skills necessary for future advancement within public accounting.

As a Tax Senior, you'll play an important role in helping clients navigate tax compliance requirements, identify planning opportunities, and make informed financial decisions throughout the year.

If you're seeking a public accounting opportunity that combines technical tax work, client interaction, professional development, and long-term career growth, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $82,000–$105,000 base salary
• Performance-based bonus opportunities
• Flexible hybrid work environment
• Established and respected public accounting firm
• Diverse client portfolio across multiple industries
• Direct interaction with business owners and leadership teams
• Strong mentorship and professional development support
• CPA support and career advancement opportunities
• Exposure to tax planning and consulting projects
• Collaborative and team-oriented culture
• Clear path toward Tax Supervisor and Tax Manager opportunities

Exceptional candidates with CPA certification, advanced technical tax expertise, review experience, or significant client-facing experience may be considered above the posted compensation range.

Our client is a full-service public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, organizations, and individuals across a variety of industries.

Services include:

• Tax Planning & Compliance
• Business Advisory Services
• Accounting Services
• Audit & Assurance
• Consulting Solutions
• Financial Planning Support

The firm is committed to delivering personalized service while helping professionals build rewarding and successful long-term careers.

As a Tax Senior, you'll work closely with clients and firm leadership while continuing to develop your tax knowledge and advisory capabilities.

You’ll gain experience with:

• Individual Tax Returns
• Partnership Taxation
• S-Corporation Taxation
• Corporate Taxation
• Multi-State Tax Matters
• Tax Research & Consulting
• IRS & State Tax Matters
• Tax Planning Initiatives
• Client Advisory Services

This role offers an excellent balance of compliance work, planning, technical research, and client interaction.

• Prepare individual, partnership, corporate, and S-corporation tax returns
• Review client financial information and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations
• Maintain high standards of quality and accuracy
• Assist with complex tax engagements and special projects

• Research tax laws and technical tax matters
• Assist with tax planning strategies and projections
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and efficiencies
• Support consulting and advisory engagements
• Stay current on changing tax laws and regulations

• Develop and maintain strong client relationships
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters
• Assist clients with information requests and reporting needs
• Help resolve tax-related questions and concerns
• Deliver exceptional client service and responsiveness

• Assist with IRS and state tax notice responses
• Support the resolution of tax-related inquiries
• Prepare supporting documentation and responses
• Help clients navigate regulatory requirements
• Ensure compliance with professional standards

• Continue expanding technical tax knowledge
• Participate in continuing education opportunities
• Work toward CPA certification if not already licensed
• Learn firm processes and best practices
• Develop leadership skills for future advancement opportunities

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team

The ideal candidate:

• Enjoys helping clients solve problems
• Wants to deepen technical tax expertise
• Values professional development and advancement
• Enjoys building client relationships
• Takes pride in producing high-quality work
• Is proactive, organized, and detail-oriented
• Wants a long-term career in public accounting

• Competitive compensation package
• Performance-based bonus…