Senior Associate - Longview, TX

Henry & Peters; Longview (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) with firm contribution

Generous PTO and paid holidays

Professional development and CPE

Work/life balance support

Job summary

Henry & Peters, one of Texas' respected public accounting firms, seeks a Senior Associate in Longview to own engagements, mentor staff, and deepen client relationships while advancing your career progression.

With offices in Tyler, Longview, and Frisco, they serve Tax, Audit & Assurance, and Client Accounting Services and offer strong community involvement.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum 2+ years of public accounting experience.
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment.
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, QuickBooks, and tax/audit software (Lacerte, CCH, etc.) preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead tax engagements: prepare/review tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations.
• Research complex tax issues and provide well-supported recommendations.
• Serve as in‑charge on tax engagements, including client communication and coordination.
• Assist with tax planning opportunities and review deliverables prepared by staff.
• Lead audit engagements and review procedures to meet objectives.
• Supervise and review audit fieldwork; prepare/review financial statements and related reports.
• Identify issues and propose practical solutions.
• Serve as in‑charge on client accounting engagements; review GL activity, reconciliations, and payroll filings.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Independence with teamwork

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting

Tools

Microsoft Office

Adobe

QuickBooks

Lacerte

CCH

Job description

Join Henry & Peters, one of Texas’ most respected public accounting firms, as a Senior Associate in our Longview office. This is an opportunity for professionals ready to take ownership of engagements, mentor staff, and build deeper client relationships while continuing their career progression.

Henry & Peters is a middle-market CPA firm with over 130 employees, serving clients in Tax, Audit & Assurance, and Client Accounting Services. We have offices in Tyler, Longview, and Frisco, with clients throughout the U.S. We value long‑term relationships, professionalism, and meaningful community involvement.

WHAT YOU’LL DO

General

• Supervise, train, and mentor staff associates through review and feedback
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines efficiently
• Communicate professionally with clients, managers, and engagement teams
• Ensure work is performed in compliance with firm standards

Availability in all practice areas:

Tax

• Prepare and review individual, trust, estate, partnership, S-corporation, and C-corporation tax returns
• Research complex tax issues and provide well-supported recommendations
• Serve as in‑charge on tax engagements, including client communication and coordination
• Assistwith tax planning opportunities and review deliverables prepared by staff

Audit

• Lead audit and review engagements under the supervision of managers and partners
• Plan and perform audit procedures to meet engagement objectives
• Supervise and review audit fieldwork performed by staff accountants
• Prepare and review financial statements and related reports
• Identifyissues and propose practical solutions

Client Accounting Services (CAS)

• Serve as in‑charge on client accounting engagements
• Review general ledger activity, reconciliations, and financial statements
• Supervise preparation and review of payroll, payroll tax filings, and reporting
• Assistclients with accounting system issues and process improvements
• Support managers and partners with special projects and consulting engagements

WHAT YOU BRING

• Bachelor’s orMaster’s degree in Accountingor related field
• Minimum 2+ years of public accounting experience
• CPA license preferred or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam
• Strong analytical, critical‑thinking, and problem‑solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively in a team environment
• Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, QuickBooks, and tax/audit software (Lacerte, CCH, etc.) preferred

OUR CULTURE

At Henry & Peters, people come first. We value teamwork, integrity, flexibility outside peak periods, anda commitmentto our clients and communities.

PERKS & BENEFITS

• Competitive compensation
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance available
• 401(k) with firm contribution
• Generous PTO and paid holidays
• Professional development and CPE support
• Supportive team culture with an emphasis on work/life balance