Senior Tax Accountant

Jobot; Warwick (RI); On-site; USD 85,000 - 115,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

Bonus eligibility

CPA Exam support

Career growth

Mentorship

Health benefits

Continuing education

Job summary

Jobot in Warwick, RI is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join our on-site tax practice. You will prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships while leading and mentoring staff.

You will participate in tax planning, advisory work, and research to provide proactive tax strategies for high-net-worth clients and closely held businesses. This role offers career growth and a collaborative, award-winning culture with CPA support.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years of tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Strong knowledge of federal and state taxation
• Experience with individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated returns preferred
• CPA license strongly preferred
• Master's degree in Taxation (MST) is a plus
• Strong tax research and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, Document, and Engagement is a plus

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Prepare and review multi-state and consolidated tax returns
• Review tax work completed by staff accountants
• Ensure returns and related work are accurate and delivered on time
• Assist with tax planning and strategy for clients
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential issues
• Explain federal/state tax implications to clients
• Research complex federal/state tax issues
• Analyze tax regulations and guidance
• Communicate tax conclusions clearly to clients and team

Skills

Tax knowledge

Attention to detail

Communication

Team leadership

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license preferred

Master's in Taxation (MST) a plus

Tools

CCH Axcess Tax

Document

Engagement

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant

$85000 - $115000 per year | Warwick, RI | On-site | Permanent

Senior Tax Accountant | Client Advisory + Career Growth

A bit about us:

We are a well-established New England public accounting firm known for delivering high-quality tax and accounting services while building long-term relationships with our clients. Our team works closely with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, providing both technical expertise and practical business advice.

We are seeking a motivated Senior Tax Accountant that has experience working with high net worth individuals and closely held businesses

Why join us?

• Award-winning culture - recognized as a Best Place to Work for 15 consecutive years
• Career advancement - clear opportunities to grow professionally and take on increased responsibility
• Client exposure - work directly with business owners, executives, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals
• Advisory opportunity - go beyond compliance and participate in meaningful tax planning and strategy
• Leadership development - mentor and develop staff while building your own leadership skills
• Professional support - CPA Exam support and incentives
• Continuous learning - develop deeper expertise across individual, corporate, partnership, and multi-state taxation
• Competitive compensation & benefits - comprehensive package designed to attract and retain top talent

Job Details

Key Responsibilities:

Tax Preparation & Review

• Prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Prepare and review multi-state and consolidated tax returns
• Review tax work completed by staff accountants
• Ensure returns and related work are accurate, complete, and delivered within established deadlines

Tax Planning & Advisory

• Assist with tax planning and strategy for clients
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and potential issues
• Help clients understand the implications of federal and state tax matters
• Serve as a trusted resource for client questions and tax-related decisions

Tax Research & Analysis

• Research complex federal and state tax issues
• Analyze tax regulations and guidance
• Apply research findings to client-specific situations
• Communicate technical tax conclusions clearly to clients and team members

Team Leadership & Development

• Manage and prioritize multiple client engagements
• Train, mentor, and review the work of staff accountants
• Provide constructive feedback and support professional development
• Assist in maintaining a collaborative and high-performing team environment

Client Relationship Management

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients
• Communicate effectively regarding project status, expectations, and deadlines
• Identify client needs and opportunities to provide additional value
• Build trust through responsive, accurate, and proactive service

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years of tax experience within a public accounting firm
• Strong technical knowledge of federal and state taxation
• Experience preparing and/or reviewing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
• Experience with multi-state and consolidated returns preferred
• CPA license strongly preferred
• Master's degree in Taxation (MST) is a plus
• Strong tax research and analytical abilities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines simultaneously
• Experience with CCH Axcess Tax, Document, and Engagement is a plus

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.