Tax Senior

Ridgeline Talent; Springfield (MA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible schedule

Job summary

Ridgeline Talent represents a growing accounting firm in Massachusetts seeking a Senior Tax Associate to own the end-to-end tax process for a client portfolio. You will act as a strategic advisor to minimize liability and optimize financial health.

With 3-5+ years of public accounting tax experience and a CPA or EA, you will prepare complex returns, mentor junior staff, and leverage technology to improve workflows. Salary ranges from $90k to $110k+ based on experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field; MST a plus.
• CPA (or CPA candidate) or Enrolled Agent (EA) preferred.
• Deep knowledge of US tax foundation, Subchapter C, S, and K.
• Proficiency with tax software such as CCH Axcess, GoSystems, OneSource.
• Strong communication, proactive advisor mindset.

Responsibilities

• Own end-to-end tax process for a portfolio of clients.
• Analyze complex tax situations to provide proactive tax planning.
• Prepare complex federal, state, and local income tax returns, including multi-state.
• Build relationships with clients as primary contact and advisor.
• Mentor and review junior staff work.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and streamline tax processes.

Skills

US tax knowledge

Tax planning

Client relations

Mentoring

Tax research

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance

Masters in Taxation (MST)

Tools

CCH Axcess

GoSystems

OneSource

Job description

We're representing a growing, dynamic accounting firm focused on delivering high-impact financial solutions. Our client goes beyond compliance to act as trusted, proactive advisors to our clients. They believe in building, mentoring, and supporting our team to create a collaborative and innovative culture.

We are seeking a Senior Tax Associate with a minimum of 3-5 years of experience to join our team. In this role, you will do more than just prepare returns, you will act as a strategic advisor to our clients, helping them navigate complex tax codes and develop long-term financial strategies.

You will operate at a high level, owning the end-to-end tax process for a portfolio of clients and identifying opportunities to drive value, minimize liability, and optimize their financial health.

What You'll Do

• Analyze complex tax situations to provide proactive tax planning, consulting, and advisory services to high-net-worth individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
• Prepare complex federal, state, and local income tax returns, including multi-state taxation.
• Build and maintain strong, direct relationships with clients, acting as a primary point of contact and trusted advisor.
• Perform research on emerging tax trends, regulations, and complex issues (e.g., Nexus, foreign forms, partnership K-1 income).
• Mentor, train, and review the work of junior staff and associates.
• Identify opportunities to leverage technology and streamline tax processes.

What We Are Looking For

• 3-5+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting, focusing on complex compliance and planning.
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field; Masters in Taxation (MST) is a plus.
• CPA (or CPA candidate) or Enrolled Agent (EA).
• Deep knowledge of the US tax foundation, including Subchapter C, S, and K. Proficiency with tax software (e.g., CCH Axcess, GoSystems, OneSource).
• Strong, clear communication skills, high tenacity, and a proactive "strategic advisor" mindset.
• Work-Life Balance: A firm culture that prioritizes flexibility.
• Opportunities for advancement to manager level.
• $90k-$110k+ based on experience