Senior Tax Associate

Tax Senior Associate Tax Advisory | Career Growth | Client Relationships | Hybrid Flexibility

Compensation: $70,000–$90,000 Base + Performance Bonus + CPA Support

Location: Westlake, Ohio (Hybrid)

Our client, a highly respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a motivated Tax Senior Associate to join its expanding tax team in Westlake.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to accelerate their career beyond tax preparation and gain meaningful exposure to tax planning, client advisory services, leadership development, and sophisticated tax engagements.

For more than 35 years, the firm has built its reputation by combining exceptional client service with a strong commitment to employee development. Professionals enjoy direct access to firm leadership, meaningful client interaction, structured mentorship, and a collaborative culture that promotes both professional and personal growth.

If you're looking for a firm where you can continue developing your technical expertise while building the skills needed to advance into leadership roles, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

• $70,000–$90,000 base salary
• Annual performance bonus opportunity
• Hybrid work schedule
• CPA reimbursement program
• Strong mentorship and career development
• Clear path toward Tax Supervisor and Tax Manager
• Exposure to tax planning and advisory engagements
• Significant client interaction
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture
• Direct access to firm leadership
• Fast-growing regional CPA and advisory firm

Exceptional candidates with advanced tax experience, CPA credentials, estate and trust exposure, or strong leadership abilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

For more than three decades, our client has provided tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio.

The firm serves a broad client base including:

• Closely Held Businesses
• Family-Owned Companies
• Professional Service Firms
• Real Estate Owners & Investors
• Manufacturing Companies
• Entrepreneurs
• High-Net-Worth Individuals
• Estates, Trusts, and Family Wealth Groups

The firm prides itself on helping professionals become trusted advisors rather than simply tax preparers.

As a Tax Senior Associate, you'll work closely with managers, directors, and partners while helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax matters and planning opportunities.

You'll gain hands-on experience in:

• Individual Taxation
• Partnerships & S-Corporations
• Corporate Taxation
• Tax Planning & Advisory Services
• Estate & Trust Taxation
• Client Relationship Management
• Staff Mentorship & Leadership Development
• Multi-State Tax Matters

This role is designed for professionals who want continued growth, increased responsibility, and a long-term future in public accounting.

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and S-Corporation tax returns
• Analyze financial information and supporting documentation
• Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
• Develop a strong understanding of tax laws and compliance requirements

• Conduct tax research and technical analysis
• Assist with tax planning projects and advisory engagements
• Research complex tax issues and communicate findings effectively
• Help identify opportunities to reduce client tax liabilities and improve tax efficiency

• Assist in developing and maintaining client relationships
• Communicate professionally with clients regarding tax matters
• Support year-round advisory and planning initiatives
• Deliver exceptional responsiveness and client service

• Supervise and mentor junior tax associates
• Review work and provide constructive feedback
• Lead selected projects and engagement assignments
• Build the leadership skills necessary for future advancement

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field
• 2–4 years of public accounting experience (internship experience considered)
• Strong tax preparation experience
• Excellent written and verbal communication…