Senior Tax Accountant

Distinct | North America; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America in Arlington, TX seeks an experienced Senior Tax Accountant. The role offers hybrid flexibility and a path to ownership, with a workload designed to be sustainable and close-knit team support.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years of public accounting tax experience, ability to prepare and review returns, and confidence communicating with clients. Expect peak weeks of 50–55 hours, with a competitive compensation range.

Qualifications

• At least 4 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing tax returns, with direct client interaction.
• Hybrid work flexibility is available.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for clients.
• Own your workload and deliver client work with independence.
• Maintain direct client contact with Senior-level ownership.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Client communication

Public accounting

Education

CPA or EA

Tools

CCH Axcess

Lacerte

UltraTax

Job description

If you like public accounting but want it somewhere smaller, steadier, and more personal

An independent CPA firm in Arlington, TX with around 15 to 25 staff might be exactly that. Big enough to offer a solid client base and genuinely good technical work, small enough that people actually know each other, senior leaders are accessible, and your contribution doesn't disappear into the crowd.

One of the clearest signs of the culture here is retention. Staff retention is strong, client retention is strong, and that usually tells you more than any benefits list could.

They're now looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Accountant to the team.

Who this suits

Someone with at least 4 years of public accounting tax experience who's comfortable preparing and reviewing returns, owning their work, and dealing directly with clients. You'll still be challenged technically, but the firm takes a genuinely more sustainable approach to workload.

Busy season is still busy, but hours generally stay around 50 to 55 per week at peak, not a months long grind. There's also hybrid flexibility, giving you more control over your week while staying part of a close knit local team.

What they're looking for

• Solid tax background in a CPA or public accounting firm, ideally 4+ years
• Comfortable preparing and reviewing returns, managing your own workload, and communicating confidently with clients
• CPA or EA is a plus but not essential
• Experience with CCH Axcess, Lacerte or UltraTax is useful, though the firm is open to other software backgrounds

Why it's worth considering

At Senior level, a move should give you something real in return. This isn't about doing the same work somewhere else, it's about joining a smaller independent firm with a stable team, loyal clients, and a workload actually designed to be sustainable.

This role offers:

• $100,000 to $120,000
• Busy season generally capped around 50 to 55 hours a week
• A team of around 15 to 25 people
• An independent firm where your work is genuinely visible
• Real client contact and ownership at Senior level

If you enjoy the work but want more stability, better hours, and a more personal environment to do it in, this is worth a conversation.