Senior Tax Accountant

Confidential; Wilmington (OH); Hybrid; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Confidential in Wilmington, OH is seeking a seasoned tax professional to lead tax return preparation and advisory services for individuals and entities. The role requires an active CPA and 5–10+ years in public accounting tax, with strong knowledge of federal and state rules and multi-entity experience.

The position emphasizes hands-on client service, mentorship of junior staff, and staying current with tax developments.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license is required.
• 5–10+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• Experience with agricultural taxation and Schedule F preferred.
• Proficiency in tax software (e.g., UltraTax, ProSystem fx, or similar).
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations.
• Handle complex tax situations, including multi-entity & multi-state filings.
• Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to clients.
• Review and analyze financial statements for tax implications.
• Ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations.
• Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor.
• Mentor and review work of junior staff as needed.
• Stay current on tax law changes and industry developments.
• Assist during peak tax season with in-person collaboration and workflow management.

Skills

CPA license

Tax knowledge

Analytical skills

Communication

Client management

Tools

UltraTax

ProSystem fx

Job description

• - Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-corporations, and C-corporations
• - Handle complex tax situations, including multi-entity & multi-state filings
• - Provide proactive tax planning and advisory services to clients
• - Review and analyze financial statements for tax implications
• - Ensure compliance with current tax laws and regulations
• - Manage client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
• - Mentor and review work of junior staff as needed
• - Stay current on tax law changes and industry developments
• - Assist during peak tax season with in-person collaboration and workflow management

Qualifications

• - Active CPA license required
• - 5–10+ years of public accounting tax experience
• - Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations
• - Experience with agricultural taxation and Schedule F preferred
• - Proficiency in tax software (e.g., UltraTax, ProSystem fx, or similar)
• - Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• - Ability to manage multiple engagements and deadlines

Work Environment & Expectations

• - Preference for in-office presence to support collaboration and team development
• - Hybrid schedule may be considered outside of peak tax season
• - Required in-office participation during peak periods (January–April, and extended deadlines as applicable)