Senior Associate - Tax and Accounting

Gilder Search Group; Wichita (KS); On-site; USD 85,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary based on experience

Performance bonus opportunity

Professional development and education

Job summary

Driven Tax Strategies, a Wichita-based tax planning and preparation firm, seeks a Senior Tax Accountant who blends technical tax expertise with client advisory skills. You will partner with owners and individuals, handle complex returns, and develop proactive planning strategies.

The role emphasizes leadership, mentoring, and shaping the firm’s ongoing growth, with opportunities to expand advisory services beyond compliance.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• 5–8+ years of progressive tax experience.
• Public accounting experience preferred.
• Experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax law.
• Experience researching technical tax issues.
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during tax season.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.
• Experience with Thomson Reuters or CCH tax software, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and review complex tax returns with accuracy and judgment.
• Advise clients on tax planning opportunities and risk.
• Manage complex engagements from information gathering to filing.
• Mentor staff accountants and review technical work.
• Contribute to the growth and quality of the tax practice.

Skills

Tax planning

Client advisory

Research tax issues

Deadline management

Communication skills

Analytical thinking

Attention to detail

Mentoring

Public accounting

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Thomson Reuters

CCH tax software

QuickBooks

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Office

Job description

Help Business Owners Make Better Financial Decisions—Not Just Better Tax Returns

Most accounting firms hire Senior Tax Accountants to prepare returns. Our client is looking for someone who wants to become a trusted advisor.

Good Works Talent is partnering with Driven Tax Strategies, a growing Wichita-based tax planning and tax preparation firm, to identify an experienced Senior Tax Accountant who enjoys solving complex tax challenges, building long-term client relationships, and helping businesses and individuals make smarter financial decisions.

If you're looking for a role where your expertise extends beyond compliance into planning, consulting, mentoring, and leadership, we'd like to talk with you.

About Driven Tax Strategies

Driven Tax Strategies believes tax planning should be proactive—not reactive.

The firm partners with business owners and individuals throughout the year to minimize taxes, improve financial outcomes, and make informed decisions as businesses and lives evolve. Rather than focusing solely on annual tax preparation, the team provides strategic tax planning, bookkeeping, payroll, and advisory services that help clients build stronger financial futures.

As the practice continues to grow, they're looking for professionals who want to build lasting client relationships and play an important role in the firm’s continued success.

Why This Opportunity Is Different

This is not a production-only tax role. You'll have the opportunity to:

• Work directly with business owners and individual clients
• Prepare and review complex tax returns
• Research challenging tax issues
• Develop proactive tax-planning strategies
• Mentor less-experienced accountants
• Improve workflows and best practices
• Help shape the future of a growing practice

You’ll see the complete client picture—from financial information and bookkeeping through tax planning, compliance, and long-term advisory work.

What You’ll Accomplish During Your First Year

Deliver Exceptional Technical Work - Become a trusted technical resource by preparing and reviewing complex individual and business tax returns with exceptional accuracy, sound judgment, and minimal review corrections.

Become a Trusted Client Advisor - Build strong client relationships by helping individuals and business owners understand complex tax issues, identify planning opportunities, and make informed financial decisions throughout the year.

Manage Complex Tax Engagements - Take ownership of increasingly sophisticated client engagements from initial information gathering through final filing, while managing deadlines, solving problems, and delivering an exceptional client experience.

Help Develop the Tax Team - Mentor staff accountants, review technical work, provide meaningful coaching, and contribute to raising the quality and consistency of the firm’s tax practice.

Grow Into Future Leadership - Develop the technical expertise, client management skills, and leadership capability to assume greater responsibility as Driven Tax Strategies continues to grow.

What You’ll Bring

We're looking for someone who combines technical excellence with strong communication and relationship-building skills. Ideal candidates will have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 5–8+ years of progressive tax experience
• Public accounting experience
• Experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax law
• Experience researching technical tax issues
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during tax season
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities
• High attention to detail and commitment to quality

Experience with Thomson Reuters or CCH tax software, QuickBooks, Microsoft Office, and advanced Excel is preferred.

CPA or Enrolled Agent credentials are beneficial, but not required for the right candidate.

Why Experienced Tax Professionals Join Driven Tax Strategies

You’ll join a collaborative team that values technical excellence, continuous learning, and exceptional client service.

Here, you’ll have the opportunity to:

• Build long-term client relationships
• Work on interesting and challenging tax issues
• Expand your planning and advisory expertise
• Mentor developing professionals
• Help improve systems and processes
• Contribute to the growth of a respected local firm
• Develop toward future leadership opportunities

If you're looking for a career where your expertise will be valued (and where you can make a meaningful impact on both clients and the future of the firm) we'd love to connect with you.

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Performance bonus opportunity
• Professional development and continuing education
• Career advancement opportunities
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Full-time, exempt position

Additional compensation and benefits details will be shared during the interview process.

About Good Works Talent

Good Works Talent partners with organizations that believe exceptional people create exceptional businesses. We connect experienced professionals with employers who value integrity, continuous improvement, meaningful work, and long-term career growth.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your public accounting career, we’d welcome the opportunity to introduce you to our client.