Senior Tax Accountants

Ledgent; Wakefield (MA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Opportunities for advancement

Job summary

A growing CPA firm in Wakefield, MA is seeking a full-time Tax Senior. The ideal candidate will have 3-5 years of accounting experience and a Bachelor's degree in accounting. Responsibilities include preparing tax returns and conducting planning for clients. The firm offers a competitive compensation and benefits package in a progressive, team-oriented environment focused on career growth. Candidates must demonstrate strong organizational and communication skills, along with a detail-oriented approach.

Qualifications

• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting.
• Advanced degree preferred.
• Strong ability to handle multiple client engagements.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Conduct tax planning for both corporate and individual clients.
• Assist in resolving federal and state tax notices.

Skills

Tax preparation

Deadline management

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

CPA candidate

Tools

QuickBooks

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

ProSystem fx

Job description

A growing CPA firm in Wakefield, MA is seeking full-time candidates for multiple Tax Senior positions. The firm serves a wide range of clients-from large publicly held corporations to closely held businesses across diverse industries. This opportunity is ideal for entrepreneurial, personable, and technically skilled individuals with 3-5 years of accounting experience who are eager to accelerate their career growth. The firm offers a progressive, team-oriented environment, strong opportunities for advancement, and a competitive compensation and benefits package.

Responsibilities

• Prepare corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns
• Prepare individual income tax returns
• Conduct tax planning for both corporate and individual clients
• Provide bookkeeping services as needed
• Assist in resolving federal and state tax notices
• Perform tax research and support special projects as required
• Complete additional tasks assigned by management

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting (BSBA)
• CPA candidate; advanced degree preferred
• 3-5 years of experience in public accounting
• Strong ability to manage deadlines and handle multiple client engagements
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Highly organized and detail-oriented
• Solid working knowledge of accounting and auditing principles
• Experience with QuickBooks, Microsoft Word and Excel, and ProSystem fx

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, age, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, disability, medical condition, genetic information, pregnancy, or military or veteran status. We consider all qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local laws, including the California Fair Chance Act, City of Los Angeles' Fair Chance Initiative for Hiring Ordinance, and Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance.