Senior Tax Accountant

DeLeon & Stang; Frederick (MD); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work flexibility

Job summary

DeLeon & Stang is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant with 3+ years in public accounting to lead client engagements, mentor staff, and advance toward leadership. The role partners with managers and partners to deliver tax compliance, planning, and consulting to a diverse client base.

The position offers growth opportunities with a clear path to advancement and is based in Frederick MD or Leesburg VA with hybrid work flexibility.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Mentor staff and provide coaching and guidance.
• Assist with tax research, planning opportunities, and projects.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns (1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, 1041).
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, planning, and consulting services.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Review staff-prepared work and provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Assist managers and partners with tax research, planning opportunities, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve client operations, tax positions, and service experience.
• Take ownership of engagement workflow, budgeting, realization, and client service expectations.

Skills

Client communication

Mentoring staff

Time management

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA/EA credential in progress

Tools

UltraTax

SurePrep

QuickBooks

Thomson Reuters

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

DeLeon & Stang is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant with 3+ years of recent public accounting experience to join our growing Tax Department. This role is ideal for a motivated professional who is ready to start taking ownership of client engagements, mentor staff, and continue developing toward future leadership opportunities within the firm.

The Senior Tax Accountant will work closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality tax compliance, planning, and consulting services to a diverse client base. The ideal candidate is technically strong, client-focused, and eager to take on increasing responsibility while contributing to the development of our team.

This position offers significant professional growth opportunities and a clear path toward future advancement within the firm.

This position is based out of our Frederick MD or Leesburg VA offices, with hybrid work flexibility available.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review a variety of tax returns, including Individual (1040), Partnership (1065), S Corporation (1120S), C Corporation (1120), and Fiduciary (1041) returns.
• Develop and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication, planning, and consulting services.
• Manage multiple client engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines and maintaining quality standards.
• Review staff-prepared work and provide coaching, feedback, and technical guidance.
• Assist managers and partners with tax research, planning opportunities, and special projects.
• Identify opportunities to improve client operations, tax positions, and overall service experience.
• Take ownership of engagement workflow, budgeting, realization, and client service expectations.
• Prepare invoices, assist with collections, and support overall engagement profitability.
• Collaborate with clients and internal teams to resolve tax and accounting matters.
• Apply accounting and tax principles to analyze financial information and prepare accurate workpapers.
• Assist with tax projections, planning strategies, and consulting engagements for individuals and businesses.

Leadership & Professional Development

• Assist leadership in mentoring and developing staff accountants through coaching, training, and day-to-day guidance.
• Assist with onboarding and training new team members.
• Demonstrate increasing leadership responsibility and readiness for future advancement opportunities.
• Participate in firm initiatives, recruiting activities, networking events, and business development efforts.
• Build and maintain professional relationships within the business community.
• Maintain technical expertise through continuing education and professional development.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA license, EA credential, or active pursuit of certification required or actively in process of completion.
• 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience required.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple engagements and competing deadlines.
• Strong client service, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience mentoring or supervising staff preferred.
• Experience with UltraTax, SurePrep, QuickBooks, and Thomson Reuters software preferred.
  
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and problem-solving abilities.