Senior Tax Accountant

Search Masters, Inc.; New York (NY); On-site; USD 110,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established CPA firm in New York is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its team. You will prepare and review tax returns across individuals, partnerships, corporations, fiduciaries, and tax-exempt entities, and supervise junior staff.

This role offers a work-life balance with a predictable 9-to-5 schedule off-season, a manageable busy season, and ongoing training. You will work with partners to deliver high-quality client service across diverse industries.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA required; Master of Taxation is a plus.
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research skills.
• Experience managing multiple engagements and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, fiduciary, and tax-exempt tax returns.
• Prepare tax projections, sales tax returns, and other tax-related filings.
• Perform tax research involving complex tax issues and changes in tax law.
• Perform general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Assist partners with tax audits, including responding to tax notices and organizing client documentation.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to improve efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Tax knowledge

Communication

Organization

Client service

Mentoring staff

Education

CPA

Master of Taxation (plus)

Job description

A well-established CPA firm is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join its team.

Why you'll love this opportunity:

• Work-life balance – Enjoy a typical 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM schedule during the off-season.
• Manageable busy season – Work up to 50 hours per week leading up to tax deadlines. No excessive 70-80 hour weeks.
• Summer Fridays OFF – Take advantage of a 4-day workweek from June through August.
• Work alongside experienced partners in a collaborative, team-oriented culture.
• Ongoing professional development, training, and mentorship.
• Opportunity to work with clients across a diverse range of industries.

What you'll be doing:

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, fiduciary, and tax-exempt tax returns.
• Prepare tax projections, sales tax returns, and other tax-related filings.
• Perform tax research involving complex tax issues and changes in tax law.
• Perform general ledger accounting and month-end close processes.
• Assist partners with tax audits, including responding to tax notices, corresponding with taxing authorities, and organizing client documentation.
• Manage multiple client engagements while meeting deadlines.
• Supervise, mentor, and develop junior tax professionals.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to improve efficiency and deliver exceptional client service.

Desired Qualifications:

• 5+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA required (Master of Taxation is a plus).
• Strong technical tax knowledge and research skills.
• Experience managing multiple engagements and mentoring staff.
• Excellent communication, organization, and client service skills.