Senior Tax Accountant

Software Placement Group, SPG; Chandler (AZ); Hybrid; USD 63,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The Public Accounting Firm seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare complex returns and provide proactive planning in a collaborative client-focused environment.

In this hybrid, full-time role you will supervise staff, mentor juniors, research technical tax issues, and deliver timely, high-quality service while growing within the firm.

You will use tax software and stay current with federal and multi-state tax laws to strengthen client relationships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of recent tax experience in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax laws
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Perform technical tax research and document findings
• Manage and prioritize multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality service in a timely manner
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff and interns
• Identify and communicate tax planning opportunities to clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and responsiveness
• Assist with IRS and state tax audits and correspondence
• Stay current with changes in tax regulations and accounting standards
• Use tax software and technology tools effectively to improve efficiency

Skills

Tax accounting

Client service

Team supervision

Research skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's in Taxation

CPA license

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Location: Chandler, AZ | Schedule: Full-time, hybrid | Compensation: Base salary up to $105K

Overview

An established public accounting firm is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare complex tax returns and deliver proactive tax planning and advisory services. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who thrives in a collaborative, client-focused environment and wants to grow within a firm.

What you'll do

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts
• Perform technical tax research and document findings
• Manage and prioritize multiple client engagements, delivering high-quality service in a timely manner
• Supervise, mentor, and train junior staff and interns
• Identify and communicate tax planning opportunities to clients
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through regular communication and responsiveness
• Assist with IRS and state tax audits and correspondence
• Stay current with changes in tax regulations and accounting standards
• Use tax software and technology tools effectively to improve efficiency

Required qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3+ years of recent tax experience in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of federal and multi-state tax laws
• Proficiency in tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong organizational and time management abilities
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively

Preferred qualifications

• Master's in Taxation or CPA license preferred

Compensation and benefits

• Base salary up to $105K

Why this role

This hybrid position offers the chance to grow within the firm while managing complex tax engagements and building strong client relationships.