Tax Senior - Jacksonville, Florida

MissionHires; Jacksonville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus opportunities

Health insurance options

2 weeks PTO

Job summary

MissionHires is looking for a Tax Senior in Jacksonville, FL. You will review complex tax returns, ensure compliance, and contribute to client relationships. Ideal candidates have 3–7 years of tax experience in public accounting, preferably with High Net Worth clients.

The role also involves mentoring junior staff and requires strong communication and organizational skills. Benefits include a salary range of $90,000 to $140,000, bonus opportunities, and health insurance options.

Qualifications

• 3–7 years of tax experience in public accounting or a related firm.
• Experience working with High Net Worth individuals and/or Family Office clients.
• CPA license preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Review complex Federal and multi-state tax returns.
• Communicate directly with clients via phone and email.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior staff.

Skills

Tax experience

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Review skills

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

GoSystem Tax RS

Job description

This is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established accounting team serving High Net Worth individuals, trusts, estates, non-profits, and pass-through entities. As a Tax Senior, you’ll play a key role in reviewing complex tax returns, ensuring compliance, and providing strategic tax planning insights to clients. You’ll work closely with leadership, mentor staff, and contribute to high-impact client relationships while growing your own expertise in advanced tax strategy.

Responsibilities

• Review complex Federal and multi-state tax returns for individuals, trusts, estates, non-profit organizations, and pass-through entities.
• Review gift tax returns, quarterly and year-end projections, and tax workpapers.
• Communicate directly with clients via phone and email to gather necessary information.
• Research Federal, state, and cross-border tax issues.
• Collaborate with partners and engagement teams on tax planning strategies.
• Mentor, train, and supervise junior staff.
• Ensure compliance and quality standards are met.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 3–7 years of tax experience in public accounting or a related firm (EY, KPMG, Deloitte, RSM, Crowe, CBIZ, Anderson, or similar). This is non-negotiable.
• Experience working with High Net Worth individuals and/or Family Office clients.
• CPA license preferred but not required (CPA in progress or eligible is acceptable).
• Proficiency with GoSystem Tax RS is a plus.
• Strong communication, organizational, and review skills.

Benefits

• Salary: $90,000 – $140,000.
• Bonus opportunities and overtime pay for hours worked over 40/week.
• 2 weeks PTO.
• Several health insurance plan options (50% employer paid on most plans).