Sr. Tax Accountant

disABLEDperson Inc; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting firm to recruit a Senior Tax Accountant (CPA). This role focuses on complex individual tax returns and 1040 expertise, with responsibility for both individual and business taxation within a public accounting setting.

The ideal candidate has an Active CPA license and at least 5 years of tax preparation and planning experience.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years tax preparation and tax planning in a public accounting environment.
• Strong and recent experience with complex individual tax returns and extensive 1040 preparation.
• Experience preparing both business and individual tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Marietta four days per week.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S-Corporations, C-Corporations, trusts and estates.
• Perform tax planning, research, and strategic consulting for clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and optimize client tax positions.
• Review returns prepared by junior staff and provide mentorship and guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure timely tax compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and provide professional tax recommendations.

Skills

Federal tax

State tax

Tax planning

1040 expertise

Team mentorship

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting firm seeking a Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) to join its expanding tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, multicultural environment and wants to grow with a firm that offers strong career advancement potential. The ideal candidate will have recent experience preparing complex individual tax returns, extensive 1040 expertise, and a strong background in both individual and business taxation within a public accounting setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for:
• Individuals
• Partnerships
• S-Corporations
• C-Corporations
• Trusts and Estates
• Multi-state tax filings
• Provide advanced tax planning, tax research, and strategic consulting services to clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist clients with optimizing their tax positions.
• Review tax returns prepared by junior staff and provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and provide professional recommendations regarding tax matters.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of tax preparation and tax planning experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong and recent experience with complex individual tax returns and extensive 1040 preparation.
• Experience preparing both business and individual tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Marietta four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax exposure.
• Previous full-cycle accounting