Tax Senior - Public Accounting

CyberCoders; Phoenix (AZ); On-site; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid time off

Job summary

CyberCoders in Scottsdale is seeking a CPA-driven tax professional to own complex returns, mentor staff, and help lead the firm as it grows. You will manage a portfolio of privately-held businesses and high-net-worth clients, guiding tax research and proactive planning.

The role requires an active CPA (or EA), 3+ years of public accounting tax experience, and hands-on multi-entity and multi-state return preparation. On-site work in Scottsdale, AZ offers a competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent designation, or active CPA Candidate status (required - no exceptions)
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience with demonstrated growth in responsibility
• Hands-on experience preparing multi-entity and multi-state returns
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Scottsdale, AZ

Responsibilities

• Prepare and perform initial reviews of complex federal and state returns for individuals, C-corps, S-corps, partnerships, and trusts
• Manage an active portfolio of privately-held businesses and high-net-worth individual clients as their primary day-to-day contact
• Lead tax research and help implement proactive planning strategies that deliver measurable results for clients
• Coach and support staff accountants, raising the quality and consistency of overall team output
• Own your engagements end-to-end - managing deadlines, workflow, and client deliverables through peak season
• Identify tax savings opportunities andrisk areas, and communicate findings clearly to managers

Skills

CPA license / EA designation

Public accounting tax experience

Multi-entity returns

Multi-state returns

Tax research

On-site work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

Tools

UltraTax

Lacerte

Excel

Job description

We are a growing Scottsdale CPA firm where you'll own complex returns, mentor staff, and step into leadership as the firm expands - not someday, but on a defined track.

What you'll do

• Prepare and perform initial reviews of complex federal and state returns for individuals, C-corps, S-corps, partnerships, and trusts
• Manage an active portfolio of privately-held businesses and high-net-worth individual clients as their primary day-to-day contact
• Lead tax research and help implement proactive planning strategies that deliver measurable results for clients
• Coach and support staff accountants, raising the quality and consistency of overall team output
• Own your engagements end-to-end - managing deadlines, workflow, and client deliverables through peak season
• Identify tax savings opportunities and risk areas, and communicate findings clearly to managers

What you need

• Active CPA license, Enrolled Agent (EA) designation, or active CPA Candidate status (required - no exceptions)
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience with demonstrated growth in responsibility
• Hands-on experience preparing multi-entity and multi-state returns
• Strong working knowledge of federal, state, and local tax law
• Ability to work full-time on-site in Scottsdale, AZ

Nice to have

• Experience with high-net-worth individual and trust taxation
• Familiarity with UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar professional tax software
• Advanced Excel skills
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field
• Prior experience mentoring or onboarding junior staff

Pay & benefits

• Salary: $85,000 to $105,000 / year depending on experience
• Performance-based annual bonus potential
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with firm match
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Clear advancement path toward Tax Manager and firm leadership

Location & schedule

On-site, full-time - Scottsdale, AZ
Standard business hours; extended hours expected during peak season (January - April).

About & how to apply

We are a midsize CPA firm serving privately-held businesses and high-net-worth individuals with tax, accounting, and advisory services. Our culture is collaborative and built for long-term careers.