Senior Tax Accountant

Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc; Cincinnati (OH); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Bonuses/Profit-sharing options

Firm-funded retirement planning

Job summary

Gus Perdikakis Associates Inc in Cincinnati seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to join a collaborative team focused on strategic tax planning, advisory services, and proactive client service.

You will mentor junior staff, review complex tax returns, and help lead engagements with local businesses in a flexible hybrid environment.

Qualifications

• 2–4 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Active CPA or EA license or active progress toward certification.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex business and individual tax returns (P/ partnerships / S-corps / C-corps).
• Support year-round strategic tax planning and advisory engagements.
• Serve as primary contact for diverse client relationships with proactive communication.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff and collaborate with firm leadership.

Skills

Client communication

Mentorship

Research skills

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or EA license

Tools

Advanced Excel

Tax software

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Our client, an established, highly respected regional CPA firm in the Greater Cincinnati area is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to step into a highly collaborative role. If you are looking for a clear path to career advancement without the intense burnout of traditional public accounting, this firm stands out. They offer an intentional, capped busy season, true hybrid flexibility, and a unique firm-funded wealth-building structure.

What Makes This Opportunity Different:

• Firm-Funded Wealth Building: On top of a competitive base salary, this firm features an enhanced capital accumulation and profit-sharing plan that allows team members to build significant long-term net worth.
• Burnout Mitigation: Busy season hours are strictly managed and capped significantly lower than the industry average, complemented by reduced summer hours and Summer Fridays off.
• Advisory Focus: Move beyond basic compliance. You will actively assist with strategic tax planning, research complex issues, and deliver proactive consulting to thriving local businesses.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare and learn to review complex business and individual tax returns (including Partnerships, S-Corps, and C-Corps).
• Assist with year-round strategic tax planning and consultative business advisory engagements.
• Act as a key point of contact for diverse client relationships, ensuring proactive and responsive communication.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff accountants while collaborating directly with firm leadership.

Required Qualifications:

• 2-4 years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting environment.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Active CPA or EA license (or active, concrete progress toward finalizing certification).
• Hands-on experience preparing corporate, partnership, and pass-through entity tax returns.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior exposure to baseline tax planning or client consulting.
• Strong technical research skills and familiarity with modern accounting tech stacks (Advanced Excel, QuickBooks Online, or common tax software).
• An interest in team mentorship and stepping into an engagement leadership track.
• Enhanced company-funded retirement and profit-sharing allocations.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages.
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and structured internal leadership development coaching.