Tax Senior

Sherwood Staffing Partners; Chandler (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Support for CPA/EA exam

Half-day Fridays in off season

Direct access to firm leadership

CPE support

Job summary

Sherwood Staffing Partners in Chandler, AZ is seeking a Tax Senior to join our in-office team. You will handle a steady mix of individual and business returns, while working closely with leadership and mentoring junior staff.

The role emphasizes a broad tax practice, with access to leadership and opportunities for growth, CPA/EA exam support, and ongoing CPE. Expect a collaborative, hands-on environment in a small CPA firm.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting
• Strong knowledge of individual and pass-through taxation
• Experience with UltraTax and QuickBooks Online
• Excellent attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Clear, professional communication with clients and coworkers

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state returns for individuals and entities
• Review returns and mentor other team members as needed
• Utilize UltraTax, QuickBooks Online and related tools for accurate filings
• Assist clients with questions and notices and build long-term relationships

Skills

Tax preparation

Individual tax

Pass-through tax

Attention to detail

Professional communication

Education

Bachelor's in Accounting

CPA or EA license (in progress)

Tools

UltraTax

QuickBooks Online

Job description

Tax Senior | $100,000 to $130,000 Base | Chandler, AZ | In Office

A small, well established CPA firm in Chandler is adding two tax professionals to its team. This is a chance to work on returns from start to finish, learn directly from the people reviewing your work, and have a real say in how the practice runs.

If you’re a few years in and ready to grow, or an experienced preparer looking to take on review and mentoring, the role will be shaped around your experience.

Why This Role

• $100,000 - $130,000 base, based on experience and credentials
• Small team where your work gets noticed and your questions get answered
• A wide mix of individual and business returns
• Direct access to firm leadership
• A clear path to review work and mentoring others
• Support for the CPA or EA exam and ongoing CPE
• Half-day Fridays in the off season

What You’ll Do

You’ll prepare a steady mix of individual and business returns, with the review and support you need to take on more complex work over time. More experienced hires will also review returns and act as a technical resource for the team. The firm works in UltraTax and QuickBooks Online, along with modern research and workflow tools.

Tax Preparation and Review

• Prepare federal and state returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations, with trust, estate, and multi-state work as your experience allows
• Prepare extensions and estimated tax calculations
• Build clean, complete workpapers that make review easy
• Review returns prepared by other team members (experienced candidates)

Client Service

• Gather client information and follow up on what’s missing
• Answer client questions promptly and professionally
• Review client books in QuickBooks Online and tie them to the return
• Help with IRS and state notices
• Build long term client relationships based on trust and responsiveness

Research and Growth

• Research tax questions and apply the answers to real client situations
• Support proactive tax planning conversations
• Take on more complex work and client contact as your skills grow
• Help train newer team members (experienced candidates)

What You Bring

• 3+ years of tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting
• Solid knowledge of individual and pass-through taxation
• Experience with UltraTax or similar professional tax softwareWorking knowledge of QuickBooks Online
• Strong attention to detail and the ability to juggle multiple deadlines
• Clear, professional communication with clients and coworkers

Nice to Have

• CPA or EA license, or progress toward one
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Multi-state and tax planning experience
• Experience reviewing work or mentoring staff
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee assistance program
• CPA or EA exam, license fees, and CPE support
• Half-day Fridays in the off season

Why It’s Different

At larger firms, tax professionals often end up with narrow, repetitive work or get lost in a long review chain. Here you’ll see the full return, have a voice in how things are done, and grow as fast as your skills allow. Busy season is real, at about 55 hours a week, but the rest of the year is lighter.

If you have public accounting experience and can work in our Chandler, AZ office, we would love to speak with you.