Senior level tax accountant

Comer, Nowling, & Associates, P.C.; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Comer, Nowling, & Associates, P.C. in Indianapolis, IN seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare and review complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and entities in affordable housing, nonprofit, HOA, and real estate sectors.

You will ensure compliance with tax laws and contribute to planning opportunities. The role requires CPA license or eligibility, and several years in public accounting with real estate or nonprofit exposure is preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience with standard and complex real estate tax returns.
• Experience with multi-state filings.
• CPA licensure or eligibility preferred; accounting degree required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Ensure compliance with federal and state tax regulations.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and improvements to processes.
• Manage deadlines and maintain accurate documentation.

Skills

Tax compliance

Tax preparation

Real estate tax returns

Multi-state filings

Analytical skills

Client service

Education

CPA license or CPA eligibility

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Job description

Company Description Comer, Nowling, & Associates, P.C. is a CPA firm specializing in multi-family affordable housing, nonprofit organizations, homeowner associations, real estate, and taxation. Founded in 2000 by Glenn R. Comer, CPA, and Gregory L. Nowling, CPA, the firm was built on a commitment to delivering high-quality professional services at reasonable prices. Over the past 26 years, the firm has grown a diverse client base spanning from Maine to Hawaii and including the Virgin Islands. Team members benefit from exposure to specialized industries, long-term client relationships, and a culture focused on accuracy, integrity, and value.

Role Description The Senior Tax Accountant is a full-time, on-site (or remote) role based out of Indianapolis, IN. This position is responsible for preparing, managing and reviewing complex tax engagements for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and entities within affordable housing, nonprofit, homeowner association, and real estate sectors. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing and reviewing tax returns, ensuring compliance with federal and state tax regulations, and identifying tax planning opportunities. The role involves managing deadlines, maintaining accurate documentation, and contributing to process improvements and best practices within the firm.

Qualifications

• Candidates should possess strong tax compliance and tax preparation skills, including experience with standard and complex real estate tax returns and multi-state filings.
• Candidates should possess a solid understanding of tax concepts and regulations, with the ability to interpret and apply tax law to diverse client situations.
• CPA license or CPA eligibility strongly preferred; bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field required.
• Several years of progressive public accounting or tax firm experience at a senior level, ideally with exposure to affordable housing, nonprofit, homeowner associations, or real estate clients.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Clear and professional communication skills, with a commitment to client service and the ability to work effectively in a collaborative team environment.