Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Merrillville (IN); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Remote work 2 days/wk

Summer Fridays off

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant in Indiana to join a well-established CPA firm with a 10-person tax team. Youll review work, mentor junior staff, and gradually take on more responsibility while staying hands-on.

The role is a 50/50 split between preparation and review across individuals, partnerships, corporations, multistate returns, and a small number of trusts/estates/nonprofits. CPA or EA preferred, with strong opportunities for growth.

Qualifications

• 6–10 years of public accounting tax experience.
• CPA or EA qualification welcomed.
• Enjoy reviewing work and mentoring junior staff.

Responsibilities

• Review work and support junior staff.
• Mentor junior accountants and grow leadership skills.
• Handle a mix of tax work: individuals, partnerships, corporations, multistate returns, and select trusts/estates/nonprofits.
• Split workload roughly 50/50 between tax preparation and review.

Skills

Reviewing work

Mentoring

Leadership

Tax returns

Multistate taxes

Public accounting

Education

CPA or EA

Job description

One thing this firm is genuinely proud of is that once April is behind you, it stays behind you. There's no second busy season in September and October, giving you the chance to actually enjoy the rest of the year instead of counting down to the next deadline.

You'll be joining a well-established CPA firm with a 10-person tax team that's planning for the future. With senior team members approaching retirement, they're looking for someone who can step into a true Senior Tax Accountant role, reviewing work, supporting junior staff, and gradually taking on more responsibility over time.

The role is roughly a 50/50 split between preparation and review, giving you the opportunity to stay hands-on while developing your leadership skills. You'll work across individuals, partnerships, corporations, multistate returns, and a small number of trusts, estates, and nonprofit returns, making it an ideal fit if you enjoy being a true generalist.

One thing that really stood out to me was how they develop their people. Review notes aren't there just to point out mistakes. Partners and senior staff use them to explain why something needs changing, helping junior accountants improve rather than simply correcting their work.

Outside of busy season, you'll work a 37-hour week, and from Memorial Day through Labor Day you'll enjoy every other Friday off. After your first year, you'll also have the flexibility to work from home two days a week, alongside the understanding that sometimes life gets in the way and appointments don't always fit neatly around work.

They're looking for someone with around 6 to 10 years of public accounting tax experience who enjoys reviewing work, mentoring junior staff, and wants to continue growing. A CPA or EA would both be considered.