Senior Tax Accountant

NorthPoint Search Group; Columbus (OH); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group in Columbus, OH seeks a Senior Tax Accountant to own advanced tax engagements, mentor junior team members, and elevate the firm’s tax practice through technical excellence and exceptional client service.

You will lead complex tax return preparation and compliance for corporate, S-corp, and partnerships while acting as a key reviewer and technical resource within a collaborative, flexible hybrid office culture.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant tax experience.
• Recent public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
• Experience preparing corporate, S-corporation, and/or partnership returns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Proficiency with tax software and accounting technologies.

Responsibilities

• Lead complex tax compliance and consulting engagements.
• Serve as primary reviewer and technical resource.
• Prepare and review S-Corporation, C-Corporation, partnership, multistate, and individual returns.
• Prepare and review income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Perform tax research and draft technical memoranda.
• Review workpapers for book-to-tax differences and tax adjustments.
• Maintain communication with engagement leaders regarding project status.
• Identify potential tax issues during engagement planning.
• Mentor Staff and Interns in their growth.

Skills

GAAP knowledge

Tax compliance

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license desirable

Tools

CCH Axcess

CaseWare

SurePrep

CCH Fixed Assets

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant - Columbus, OH

Who

A detail-oriented and collaborative tax professional with strong technical expertise and a passion for mentoring others.

What

Lead complex tax compliance and consulting engagements while serving as a primary reviewer and technical resource.

When

Full-time role with required overtime during peak tax seasons.

Where

Columbus, OH in a flexible hybrid environment.

Why

To support a growing practice by delivering high-quality tax services, strengthening client relationships, and contributing to team development.

Office Environment

A supportive, people-first culture that values communication, growth, and collaboration.

Salary

Competitive compensation with comprehensive benefits.

Position Overview

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to take ownership of advanced tax engagements, mentor junior team members, and help elevate the firm’s tax practice through technical excellence and exceptional client service.

Key Responsibilities

• Apply strong technical knowledge of partnership, corporate, and S-corporation tax rules on consulting and compliance engagements.
• Prepare complex S-Corporation, C-Corporation, partnership, multistate, and individual tax returns.
• Prepare and review income tax projections and estimated tax calculations.
• Perform tax research and draft clear, concise technical memoranda.
• Prepare workpapers for book-to-tax differences and other tax adjustments.
• Maintain open communication with engagement leaders regarding project status.
• Manage time effectively to meet budgets and deadlines.
• Build and maintain effective working relationships with clients and colleagues.
• Review returns prepared by Staff as the first-level reviewer.
• Identify potential tax issues during engagement planning.
• Respond confidently to federal and state notices.
• Recommend process improvements to streamline the tax filing workflow.
• Participate actively in training and developmental initiatives.
• Support Staff and Interns in their professional growth.
• Work overtime during tax season and around key filing deadlines.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of relevant tax experience.
• Recent public accounting experience.
• Strong understanding of GAAP and financial statements.
• Experience preparing corporate, S-corporation, and/or partnership returns.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, time management, and organization.
• Proficiency with tax software and accounting technologies.

Preferred:

• 3-5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA license or active pursuit of certification.
• Experience with CCH Axcess, CCH Fixed Assets, CaseWare, and SurePrep.
• Knowledge of tax planning and multistate taxation.