Tax Senior or Manager

Search Services; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Search Services is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join our Houston office. The role focuses on tax compliance and planning for individuals and entities across healthcare, construction, real estate, and other industries, while serving high-net-worth clients.

You will mentor junior staff, partner with managers, and help drive technical excellence in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Qualifications

• 4–6 years of recent public accounting experience with a focus on tax.
• CPA strongly preferred; required for advancement to Partner track.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development abilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Provide tax planning strategies and consulting for a diverse client base.
• Manage multiple priorities and client demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior staff members.
• Collaborate with partners and managers to deliver exceptional client service.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Leadership

Staff development

Multitasking

Education

CPA certification

Job description

Our Client is a growing, high-quality CPA firm headquartered in Central Houston. Known for its strong reputation and family-friendly culture, the firm serves a diverse client base of small to mid-sized businesses across multiple industries, as well as high-net-worth individuals. With a highly developed tax practice, Our Client combines technical excellence with a supportive, flexible work environment.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Due to practice growth, Our Client is seeking an experienced Tax Senior to join their team. This role will assist with tax compliance and planning for a wide range of clients, including businesses in healthcare, construction, real estate, manufacturing, broker-dealers, and professional services, as well as high-net-worth individuals. This is an excellent opportunity to build technical expertise while contributing to the development of staff and playing a key role in the continued success of the firm.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Provide tax planning strategies and consulting for a diverse client base.
• Manage multiple priorities and client demands in a fast-paced environment.
• Train, mentor, and develop junior staff members.
• Collaborate with partners and managers to deliver exceptional client service.

QUALIFICATIONS

• 4–6 years of recent public accounting experience with a focus on tax.
• CPA strongly preferred; required for advancement to Partner track.
• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Demonstrated leadership and staff development abilities.