Senior Tax Accountant 5465

Tier4 Group; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Tier4 Group in Phoenix, AZ seeks a tax professional with 2-4 years of public accounting tax experience to join our team. You will focus on tax preparation, compliance, planning, and research for partnerships and S-Corporations, including Forms 1065 and 1120-S.

You will support multi-state tax filings, annual planning, estimated payments, and tax research while communicating findings to leadership. Attention to detail and the ability to work independently are essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• Approximately 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting.
• Hands-on experience preparing Partnership returns (Form 1065).
• Hands-on experience preparing S-Corporation returns (Form 1120-S).
• Experience preparing federal and state business income tax returns.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, supporting schedules, and workpapers.
• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external partners.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for multiple partnerships and S-Corporations.
• Prepare Forms 1065 and 1120-S, including schedules and workpapers.
• Support multi-state tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions.
• Participate in annual income tax planning and compliance.
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax liabilities and payments.
• Research tax implications associated with new investments, transactions, and business activities.
• Communicate tax findings and considerations to the Controller, CFO, and executive leadership.
• Review internally and externally prepared tax returns for accuracy and completeness.
• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate federal, state, and AMT depreciation.
• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other tax filings as needed.
• Partner with internal leadership, third-party tax professionals, financial partners, and joint venture partners.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, workflows, documentation, and efficiency.
• Support special projects and additional tax initiatives as the organization continues to grow.

Skills

Public accounting tax

Tax compliance

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Independent work

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA or CPA candidate

Tools

CS Fixed Asset Solutions

Job description

Experience: 2-4 Years of Public Accounting Tax Experience

What You’ll Do

Approximately 80-90% of your role will focus on tax preparation, compliance, planning, and research, including:

• Prepare and review federal and state income tax returns for multiple partnerships and S-Corporations


• Prepare Forms 1065 and 1120-S, including supporting schedules and workpapers


• Support multi-state tax compliance across multiple entities and jurisdictions


• Participate in annual income tax planning and compliance


• Calculate quarterly estimated tax liabilities and payments


• Research tax implications associated with new investments, transactions, and business activities


• Communicate tax findings and considerations to the Controller, CFO, and executive leadership


• Review internally and externally prepared tax returns for accuracy and completeness


• Maintain fixed asset schedules and calculate federal, state, and AMT depreciation


• Assist with sales tax, property tax, and other tax filings as needed


• Partner with internal leadership, third-party tax professionals, financial partners, and joint venture partners


• Identify opportunities to improve tax processes, workflows, documentation, and efficiency


• Support special projects and additional tax initiatives as the organization continues to grow

What We’re Looking For

The ideal candidate brings a strong foundation from public accounting and has hands-on experience preparing business tax returns.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting


• Approximately 2-4 years of tax experience within public accounting


• Hands-on experience preparing Partnership returns (Form 1065)


• Hands-on experience preparing S-Corporation returns (Form 1120-S)


• Experience preparing federal and state business income tax returns


• Strong understanding of tax compliance, supporting schedules, and workpapers


• Excellent attention to detail and analytical ability


• Strong organizational and communication skills


• Ability to manage multiple entities and deadlines


• Ability to work independently while collaborating with internal and external partners

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, CPA candidate, or currently pursuing your CPA


• Multi-state Partnership and S-Corporation tax experience


• Real estate partnership or investment entity tax experience


• Experience working with closely held businesses


• Family Office, private investment, or HNW/UHNW client exposure


• Tax planning and quarterly estimated payment experience


• Fixed asset and depreciation experience


• Experience with CS Fixed Asset Solutions or similar software


• Experience researching the tax implications of new investments or transactions


• An interest in AI, automation, and using technology to improve tax processes