Senior Tax Accountant

Career Legal; Austin (TX); Hybrid; USD 120,000 - 160,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Vision Insurance

Paid Time Off

401(k)

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

Career Legal in Austin, TX is seeking a Senior CPA with strong tax and public accounting experience to join our growing team. You will work directly with clients, handle complex tax matters, and mentor junior staff.

The role emphasizes leveraging technology, maintaining high client service standards, and contributing to process improvements in a forward-thinking firm.

Hybrid work flexibility, health and vision insurance, and career advancement opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license.
• 3+ years of tax and public accounting experience.
• Knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and other major tax filings.
• Experience with accounting and tax preparation software.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines.
• Excellent communication, client service, and relationship-building abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities.
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while providing high-quality tax guidance.
• Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• Work closely with firm leadership to improve processes, workflows, and client service.
• Mentor and support junior accounting and tax professionals.

Skills

CPA license

Tax experience

Public accounting

Client relations

Tools

Accounting software

Job description

Senior CPA - Tax & Public Accounting | Austin, TX

A well-established and growing public accounting firm in Austin, TX is seeking an experienced Senior CPA to join the team. This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with strong public accounting experience who enjoys working directly with clients, handling complex tax matters, mentoring staff, and contributing to a forward-thinking firm environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and other business entities
• Develop and maintain strong, long-term client relationships while providing high-quality tax guidance
• Research and interpret tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements
• Work closely with firm leadership to improve processes, workflows, and client service
• Mentor and support junior accounting and tax professionals

Ideal Background

• Active CPA license
• 3+ years of tax and public accounting experience
• Strong knowledge of individual, corporate, partnership, and other major tax filings
• Experience with accounting and tax preparation software
• Strong organizational and time-management skills with the ability to manage multiple deadlines
• Excellent communication, client service, and relationship‑building abilities

Technology & Innovation

The firm places a strong emphasis on leveraging technology to improve efficiency and enhance client service. The successful candidate will be comfortable:

• Adopting new technology and digital accounting tools
• Exploring the use of AI within tax preparation and advisory workflows
• Using technology to improve efficiency without compromising professional judgment or client service

Why Consider the Opportunity?

• Strong work-life balance
• Hybrid work flexibility
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Collaborative and supportive team environment
• Opportunity to work with a diverse client base and take on meaningful client‑facing responsibilities
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• 401(k)

If you're an experienced CPA looking for a long-term opportunity with a progressive public accounting firm that values both professional growth and work‑life balance, this could be an excellent fit.