Senior Tax Accountant

An established and growing public accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Vermont, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant / CPA to join their team in Essex Junction. This is a long-term leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client ownership, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path to future partnership and equity.

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations
• Review tax returns, supporting schedules, and work papers for accuracy and completeness
• Work directly with business owners and individual clients
• Research tax questions and translate findings into practical recommendations
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients make informed financial decisions
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients
• Collaborate closely with partners and staff on tax engagements
• Support junior team members as your leadership responsibilities grow
• Help improve internal processes and client service practices
• Contribute to the continued growth and long-term succession of the firm
• Take on increasing responsibility for client relationships, review work, and team leadership
• Develop toward a future management and partnership role

• 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience
• Active CPA license or clear eligibility and progress toward licensure
• Experience preparing individual tax returns, including Form 1040
• Experience preparing partnership tax returns, including Form 1065
• Experience preparing corporate tax returns, including Forms 1120 and 1120S
• Strong knowledge of Quick Books and Quick Books Online
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong tax research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple client engagements
• Interest in building a long-term career with a smaller, collaborative firm
• Willingness to work primarily in the office during the first year

• Active CPA license
• Experience reviewing tax returns
• Ultra Tax experience
• Experience with tax planning and advisory work
• Experience managing direct client relationships
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience