Senior Tax Associate

Sprowls and Company; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan

Health, dental, vision

Paid time off

CPA exam support

Career development

Hybrid work environment

Team culture

Mentorship & training

Construction-industry specialization

Clear advancement opportunities

Job summary

Sprowls & Company, a Chandler, AZ CPA firm, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to prepare and review tax returns for corporations, partnerships, and trusts, with increasing ownership of engagements. You will work in a hybrid environment near Phoenix, with a 40-hour standard work week and up to 50 hours during tax season, and have opportunities to develop construction-tax specialization.

Candidates should have 2–3+ years public accounting tax experience, a Bachelor's in Accounting, and CPA/EA

Qualifications

• Must have 2–3+ years of tax experience in public accounting.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or closely related field; CPA/EA preferred or in progress.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and compliance.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for various entities.
• Prepare workpapers and depreciation schedules.
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and summarize recommendations.
• Assist with tax planning and client value opportunities.
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines with high-quality work.
• Communicate with clients to request information and provide updates.
• Mentor associates and interns and collaborate with managers and partners.
• Maintain electronic workpapers and billing information.

Skills

Public tax accounting experience

Construction tax knowledge

Client communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license or EA progress

Tools

Microsoft Office

Tax/accounting software

Job description

Sprowls & Company, P.C. | Chandler, AZ (Phoenix Metro) | Hybrid | Full-Time

$85,000-$120,000 | 40-Hour Standard Work Week with 50 Hours During Tax Season

About Sprowls & Company

Sprowls & Company is a growing CPA firm specializing in construction and construction-related businesses, real estate, and closely held companies. We are a local specialized accounting firm with an excellent 25-year reputation. We currently have a staff of 30 accounting professionals who enjoy working together.

Most of our tax work is business-focused. You will spend your time working with corporations, partnerships, multi-entity structures, and closely held businesses - not buried in individual 1040 preparation. That provides exposure to more complex tax issues, planning opportunities, and advisory work while building a valuable industry specialization.

We also believe a successful public accounting career should be sustainable. Our standard work week is 40 hours, and our tax-season schedule is 50 hours per week Feb 15 – April 15. We invest in technology, streamlined workflows, and strong administrative support so our accountants can focus on accounting, tax, and client service rather than chasing paperwork.

Why Construction?

If you already have construction tax experience, we would love to hear about it. Experience with percentage-of-completion, look-back calculations, job costing, multi-entity structures, bonding and surety reporting, cost segregation, or Section 460 is particularly valuable.

Don't have construction experience yet? That's okay.

If you have a solid public accounting tax background and want to develop a specialization, we will help you build it. Construction tax expertise is valuable, and relatively few CPA firms offer the depth of experience necessary to develop it.

Where You Would Work

Our office is located at I-10 / 101 / 202 in Chandler, Arizona, in the Phoenix metro area, a short drive from Scottsdale, Tempe, Gilbert, and Mesa. We support a hybrid work environment, including the ability to work from home on designated days.

What You'll Do

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will prepare and review tax returns for a diverse client base while taking increasing ownership of engagements and client relationships.

• Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, consolidated, and trust tax returns
• Prepare workpapers, supporting schedules, depreciation schedules, and estimated tax calculations
• Research and analyze complex tax issues and summarize recommendations
• Assist with tax planning and identify opportunities to add value for clients
• Manage multiple engagements and deadlines while maintaining high-quality work
• Communicate directly with clients to request information, resolve questions, and provide updates
• Assist with extensions, quarterly and annual tax planning, and financial information prepared for tax purposes
• Support and mentor associates and interns, including reviewing work and providing constructive feedback
• Work collaboratively with managers and partners on more complex engagements
• Maintain accurate electronic workpapers, workflow status, time, and billing information
• Participate in firm training and continuing professional development

What Success Looks Like

We are looking for someone who is technically strong, organized, dependable, and comfortable taking ownership of their work. Successful Senior Tax Accountants communicate well with clients and teammates, manage deadlines proactively, and know when to ask questions before a problem becomes urgent. Utilization and Realization are important.

We value people who want to continue learning, develop deeper client relationships, and build expertise that prepares them for advancement to Manager and beyond.

Compensation:

$85,000-$120,000, depending on experience and qualifications.

• 401(k) with 3% Employer Contribution
• Health, dental, vision and life insurance
• 22 days of paid time off plus holidays
• Paid professional development and CPA exam support
• 50-hour work weeks during our primary tax season Feb 15 – April 15
• Collaborative, team-oriented culture and firm social activities
• Ongoing training, mentorship, and career development
• Opportunity to develop a valuable construction-industry specialization
• Clear advancement opportunities within a growing firm

What You Must Have

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• 2-3+ years of tax experience in public accounting
• CPA license, Enrolled Agent or demonstrated progress toward meeting CPA exam or EA exam requirements
• Working knowledge of federal and state tax laws and compliance requirements
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and professional tax/accounting software
• Strong analytical, organizational, time-management, and communication skills
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and client engagements
• Ability to work effectively with clients, team members, managers, and partners
• Initiative, adaptability, sound judgment, and a desire to continue developing professionally

Construction accounting or tax experience is a plus, but it is not required. If you're interested in developing that expertise, we are interested in helping you build it.

Sprowls & Company is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected status under applicable federal or Arizona law.