Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Melville (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare coverage

Job summary

Distinct | North America is hiring a generalist Senior Tax Accountant in Melville, NY. The role blends tax compliance and advisory work with broad accounting duties in a collaborative, low-turnover environment.

Ideal candidates have 4+ years in public accounting, preferably from a mid-sized firm, and enjoy influencing client outcomes without burnout.

Responsibilities include preparing 1040s, 1120s, 1065s and assisting a diverse client base, with healthcare benefits provided.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing 1040s, 1120s, 1065s.
• Broad accounting responsibilities beyond taxes.
• Mid-sized firm background preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare 1040s, 1120s and 1065s and related accounting work.
• Provide tax compliance and advisory services.
• Assist with audits and reviews.
• Serve real estate and construction clients with complex ownership structures.

Skills

Public accounting

Tax compliance

Client communication

Tax planning

Financial statements

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

Job description

This is a larger small firm. Five partners. Twenty people. Big enough to be interesting. Small enough to feel human.

Busy season caps at 54 hours. Outside tax season it drops to 35.

Healthcare is fully covered.

Tax compliance and advisory alongside accounting reviews and audits.

Clients range from small family businesses to $25 million dollar multi owner groups.

Real estate and construction lead the way with exposure to legal medical and complex owner managed businesses.

People stay here because the culture is quietly brilliant.

Low turnover. Reasonable hours. A team that actually eats lunch together.

It feels old school in the best possible way.

They are hiring a generalist Senior Tax Accountant. A broad position where you'll be preparing 1040s, 1120s, 1065s and quite a bit of accounting work too.

This suits someone with 4+ years in public accounting ideally from a mid sized firm who wants influence without burning out.