Senior Tax Accountant — Hybrid, CPA/EA, Client-Focused

Orion Placement; Chesapeake (VA); Hybrid; USD 75,000 - 150,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Disability insurance

401(k) with company matching

Hybrid work model

Paid time off

Paid sick time

Job summary

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced CPA or EA tax professional in Chesapeake, VA for a hybrid, full-time role with an established public accounting firm.

You will prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership returns, manage tax assignments, build client relationships, and stay current with evolving tax laws.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability), a 401(k) match, and strong avenues for career development.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Active CPA or EA credential required.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong understanding of tax compliance, accounting principles, and financial reporting.
• Excellent communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments independently and meet deadlines.
• Tax return review, client engagement management, and nonprofit tax experience are a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns for a diverse portfolio of clients.
• Manage tax preparation assignments while ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely completion.
• Build strong client relationships and provide responsive, knowledgeable tax support.
• Handle general ledger accounting, reconciliations, and resolution of accounting discrepancies.
• Collaborate with partners and colleagues to coordinate workflow and deliver exceptional client service.
• Stay current with evolving tax laws and regulations while identifying opportunities to improve processes.

Skills

Tax return preparation

Client engagement management

Communication

Meeting deadlines

Problem solving

Education

CPA or EA credential

Job description

Orion Placement is seeking an experienced CPA or EA tax professional in Chesapeake, VA for a hybrid, full-time role with an established public accounting firm.

You will prepare and review individual, corporate, and partnership returns, manage tax assignments, build client relationships, and stay current with evolving tax laws.

We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive benefits (health, dental, vision, life, disability), a 401(k) match, and strong avenues for career development.