Senior Tax Accountant

Jobot; Waite Hill (OH); On-site; USD 75,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible Schedule

Unlimited PTO

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance

401(k) with Firm Match

Technology Reimbursement

Benefits Available After 30 Days

Diverse Client Base Across Multiple I‑

Strong Work-Life Balance

Advancement Opportunities

Collaborative Team Environment

Job summary

Jobot is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant for our public accounting practice in Ohio. The role focuses on preparing and reviewing complex tax returns and providing proactive tax guidance to clients.

You will mentor junior staff, stay updated on tax regulations, and collaborate with business owners to identify tax-saving opportunities while supporting a flexible schedule with unlimited PTO. The team values strong client relationships and delivery of high-quality service.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA license or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing Individual (1040), Partnership (1065), S-Corporation (1120S), and Corporate (1120) tax returns
• Strong background in tax planning, compliance, and tax research
• Experience working directly with clients and managing relationships
• Proficiency with tax software and accounting systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines during busy season
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Perform tax planning and tax research for a variety of clients.
• Work directly with business owners and individuals to provide proactive tax guidance.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation for tax compliance.
• Assist clients with tax notices, audits, and information requests.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records to ensure tax accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior staff accountants.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Participate in client meetings and provide advisory recommendations.

Skills

Public accounting tax experience

Tax planning

Tax research

Client relations

Deadline management

Analytical skills

Tax compliance

Proficiency with tax software

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA license

CPA candidate

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant | Public Accounting | Flexible Schedule + Unlimited PTO

Salary: $75,000 - $90,000 per year

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Tammy Rivera

About us

Founded nearly 10 years ago and based in Willoughby, Ohio, we are a growing public accounting and advisory firm serving businesses, entrepreneurs, families, and nonprofit organizations. We provide tax, accounting, bookkeeping, advisory, outsourced CFO, and wealth-planning services while delivering a highly personalized client experience. Our team prides itself on building long-term relationships, maintaining high professional standards, and helping clients make informed financial decisions that support lasting success.

Why join us?

• Competitive Compensation
• Flexible Schedule & Unlimited PTO
• Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance
• 401(k) with Firm Match
• Technology Reimbursement
• Benefits Available After 30 Days
• Diverse Client Base Across Multiple Industries
• Strong Work-Life Balance
• Growing Public Accounting Practice with Advancement Opportunities
• Collaborative Team Environment

Job Details

Key Responsibilities & Duties

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, S-Corporation, C-Corporation, trust, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Perform tax planning and tax research for a variety of clients.
• Work directly with business owners and individuals to provide proactive tax guidance.
• Analyze financial statements and supporting documentation for tax compliance.
• Assist clients with tax notices, audits, and information requests.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and planning strategies.
• Review bookkeeping and accounting records to ensure tax accuracy.
• Mentor and support junior staff accountants.
• Stay current with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
• Participate in client meetings and provide advisory recommendations.

Qualifications Needed

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting required
• CPA license or CPA candidate strongly preferred
• Minimum 3+ years of recent public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing and reviewing Individual (1040), Partnership (1065), S-Corporation (1120S), and Corporate (1120) tax returns
• Strong background in tax planning, compliance, and tax research
• Experience working directly with clients and managing relationships
• Proficiency with tax software and accounting systems
• Proven ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines during busy season
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

Jobot is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We provide an inclusive work environment that celebrates diversity and all qualified candidates receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, age (40 and over), disability, military status, genetic information or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws. Jobot also prohibits harassment of applicants or employees based on any of these protected categories. It is Jobot's policy to comply with all applicable federal, state and local laws respecting consideration of unemployment status in making hiring decisions.

Sometimes Jobot is required to perform background checks with your authorization. Jobot will consider qualified candidates with criminal histories in a manner consistent with any applicable federal, state, or local law regarding criminal backgrounds, including but not limited to the Los Angeles Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring and the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance.