Senior Tax Advisor - Own Clients & Flexible Hours

Distinct | North America; Indianapolis (IN); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a tax-focused CPA candidate to join a small CPA firm that prioritizes long-term client relationships. You will manage individual and business tax returns, build trusted client connections, and support accounting work while partnering with the owner to enhance processes with new technology.

The role emphasizes ownership of clients, proactive advisory input, and a flexible, mainly onsite schedule with some ability to work remotely when workload allows.

Qualifications

• 3-6 years of public accounting experience required
• CPA or actively working towards CPA preferred
• Strong client service mindset and relationship management
• Comfort with tax compliance, planning, and advisory work
• Ability to adapt to workflow technology and process improvement

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Manage your own client relationships and provide advice
• Support client accounting tasks including bookkeeping, payroll and monthly reporting
• Collaborate with the owner and gain exposure to firm operations
• Help improve workflows as technology and automation are introduced
• Maintain proactive communication with clients and resolve issues promptly

Skills

Client relations

Tax prep

Public accounting

Communication

Education

CPA certification preferred

Job description

Distinct | North America is seeking a tax-focused CPA candidate to join a small CPA firm that prioritizes long-term client relationships. You will manage individual and business tax returns, build trusted client connections, and support accounting work while partnering with the owner to enhance processes with new technology.

The role emphasizes ownership of clients, proactive advisory input, and a flexible, mainly onsite schedule with some ability to work remotely when workload allows.