Senior Accountant - CPA Firm

Distinct | North America; Edmond (OK); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Edmond, OK is looking for a Senior Accountant who thrives in a small firm environment. The role involves varied accounting work and tax exposure, allowing for meaningful client relationships and contributions that are visible.

Join a team of around 15 people, where you can build strong client connections and enjoy a diverse skill set in both accounting and tax work. This position is ideal for those wanting to break free from monotonous roles and seek a genuine career path.

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting with a focus on tax compliance.
• Exposure to preparation of financial statements.
• Comfortable working directly with clients to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Working across varied client bases on accounting assignments.
• Preparing financial statements and supporting client reporting needs.
• Supporting tax compliance across various forms (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S).
• Assisting with year-end accounting and information preparation for tax work.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Client relationship building

Attention to detail

Team player

Education

EA, CPA, or CPA track

Job description

If you want a broader accounting role where the work is varied and the clients actually know your name, this is worth a look.

A lot of Senior Accountant roles in public accounting start to feel the same after a while. You're good at what you do. The work gets done. But somewhere along the way you realise you're basically repeating the same year on a loop. The scope isn't really growing. The client relationships feel a bit arm's length. And the path forward isn't quite as clear as you'd like it to be.

This small independent CPA firm in Edmond OK has around 15 people, which is actually a really nice size to be at. Big enough to have proper structure, solid support, and a steady client base. Small enough that your work is visible, your relationships genuinely matter, and you're not just another name on a org chart nobody looks at.

The role covers a broad mix of accounting work alongside meaningful tax exposure across individuals and businesses. So if you're someone who enjoys staying close to both the numbers and the people behind them, and you want to keep building a more rounded public accounting skill set rather than going deeper and deeper into one narrow lane, this is the kind of role worth paying attention to.

And if you're considering a move, summer is genuinely a smart time to do it. You get to settle in properly, build real relationships before the pressure arrives, and hit the fall deadlines from a position of strength rather than still finding your feet.

Why this role stands out

• A firm small enough that your contribution is actually visible
• A stable team of around 15, with real structure and experienced leadership close by
• A broad role spanning accounting, financial reporting, and tax support
• Exposure to both individual and business tax work so you keep building a rounded skill set
• Direct access to Partners and senior people, not layers of management in between
• A better fit for someone who wants more than just another year of the same thing

What you'll be doing

• Working across a varied client base on accounting assignments
• Preparing financial statements and supporting client reporting needs
• Supporting tax compliance across 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S returns
• Assisting with year end accounting and the information that feeds into tax work
• Working directly with clients to gather information and keep things moving
• Helping maintain quality, consistency, and strong client service across the firm

What they're looking for

• Public accounting experience across accounting and tax compliance
• Exposure to tax work across individuals and business entities
• Someone comfortable working directly with clients and building real relationships
• Strong attention to detail with a practical approach to getting things done
• A team player who actually enjoys a smaller firm environment
• Someone who wants breadth, visibility, and a genuine path forward
• EA, CPA, or CPA track helpful but not essential