Senior Accountant

Hunter Recruitment Advisors (HRA); Princeton (NJ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PTO & Holidays

Flexible scheduling

Professional growth

Collaborative environment

Diverse clients exposure

Job summary

EvanButchenCPA, a boutique tax and accounting firm in Princeton, NJ, seeks a Senior Accountant - Tax & Client Advisory who explains the numbers and guides clients to better decisions. The role emphasizes ownership of client relationships and proactive planning.

Initially in-office in Princeton with a path to a hybrid schedule, the candidate will work across tax and accounting scenarios, collaborating with a small team and growing professionally.

Qualifications

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tax and accounting within a public accounting or small firm environment.
• Strong foundation in tax preparation with the ability to analyze and interpret financials.
• Strong client communication skills, especially when explaining financial results.
• Proactive mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving ability.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns with minimal supervision.
• Review and evaluate financials prepared by bookkeepers and third parties.
• Use financial statements to help clients understand performance, cash flow, and outcomes.
• Proactively communicate with clients regarding financial results, tax implications, and planning considerations.
• Identify issues, trends, and red flags and raise them with clients clearly and professionally.
• Take ownership of client relationships in a small-firm environment.
• Review and provide guidance on work completed by junior staff.
• Assist with client onboarding and maintaining organized, accurate records.
• Utilize Canopy, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Teams.

Skills

Client communication

Tax accounting

Problem-solving

Time management

Tools

Canopy

QuickBooks Online

Microsoft Teams

Job description

Senior Accountant - Tax & Client Advisory

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys explainingthewhybehind the numbers, not just preparing them? If so, this may be a strong fit.

Who We Are

EvanButchenCPA is a boutique tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses with a focus on personalized service, clarity, and thoughtful guidance. Our clients value not justaccuratework, but insight they can use to make decisions.

The Role

We'reseeking aSenior Accountant - Tax & Client Advisorywho goes beyond preparing returns and financials to help clients understand what their numbers mean and how to use them to make better decisions. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with strong client communication skills who is comfortable owning client relationships and providing thoughtful, practical guidance.You’llwork across a variety of tax and accounting scenarios in a collaborative boutique firm environment, with the opportunity to grow professionally. This position is initially full-time and in-office at our Princeton, NJ location, with theoptionto transition to a hybrid schedule once fullyestablishedin the role. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys explaining financial results to clients and helping them plan, not just reporting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns with minimal supervision

• Review and evaluate financials prepared by bookkeepers and third parties

• Use financial statements to help clients understand performance, cash flow, and outcomes

• Proactively communicate with clients regarding financial results, tax implications, and planning considerations

• Identify issues, trends, and red flags and raise them with clients clearly and professionally

• Take ownership of client relationships in a small-firm environment

• Review and provide guidance on work completed by junior staff

• Assist with client onboarding and maintaining organized, accurate records

• Utilize Canopy, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Teams

Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tax and accounting within a public accounting or small firm environment

• Strong foundationin tax preparation with the ability to analyze and interpret financials

• Comfort working from financials prepared by others and assessing their quality

• Strong client communication skills, especially when explaining financial results

• Proactive mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving ability

• Proficiencyin QuickBooks Online

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills

Benefits

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling outside of tax season

• Professional growth opportunities

• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment

• Exposure to diverse clients and tax scenarios