Tax Senior Staff

Purvis, Gray & Company, LLP ~ Certified Public Accountants; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Purvis Gray & Company, LLP is seeking a skilled Tax Senior to join our Business Tax Services team in Florida. This role focuses on complex tax engagements for private businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals, blending compliance and advisory work while supporting Managers and Partners.

You will contribute to planning, execution, and finalization of engagements, mentor junior staff, and stay current with tax laws across industries to deliver high-quality results.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation or JD/LLM a plus; CPA license (or CPA eligibility and active pursuit)
• Minimum 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and partnership/corporate tax regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and deliver high-quality work
• Experience preparing or reviewing Forms 1065 and/or 1120
• Excellent communication, analytical, and research skills

Responsibilities

• Assist Managers and Partners in planning, executing, and finalizing tax engagements
• Prepare and review individuals (Form 1040 and 1041), Exempt Orgs (Form 990) partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Form 1120 and 1120-S)
• Contribute to tax research and identify planning opportunities
• Perform tax compliance work with attention to accuracy and timeliness
• Communicate with clients and help manage engagement expectations
• Support the training, supervision, and development of junior staff
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and regulations relevant to assigned industries

Skills

Communication

Analytical skills

Research

Deadline management

Multitasking

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

Master’s in Taxation or JD/LLM a plus

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Purvis Gray is seeking a skilled Tax Senior to join our Business Tax Services team. This role offers the opportunity to work on complex and meaningful tax engagements for privately held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals. You’ll contribute to both compliance and advisory work while supporting Managers and Partners in leading client relationships and mentoring junior staff. Founded in 1946, Purvis Gray has grown organically into one of Florida’s most respected public accounting firms, maintaining a unified culture across all offices. We take pride in developing talent, delivering exceptional service, and building long-term relationships.

What You'll Do

• Assist Managers and Partners in planning, executing, and finalizing tax engagements
• Prepare and review individuals (Form 1040 and 1041), Exempt Orgs (Form 990) partnerships (Form 1065), and corporations (Form 1120 and 1120-S)
• Contribute to tax research and identify planning opportunities
• Perform tax compliance work with attention to accuracy and timeliness
• Communicate with clients and help manage engagement expectations
• Support the training, supervision, and development of junior staff
• Maintain current knowledge of tax laws and regulations relevant to assigned industries

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required; Master’s in Taxation or JD/LLM a plus CPA license (or CPA eligibility and active pursuit)
• Minimum 3+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Strong understanding of U.S. GAAP and partnership/corporate tax regulations
• Demonstrated ability to manage deadlines, multitask, and deliver high-quality work
• Experience preparing or reviewing Forms 1065 and/or 1120
• Excellent communication, analytical, and research skills

Preferred Experience

• Exposure to private company tax compliance and consulting
• Proven ability to mentor and lead junior staff
• Familiarity with tax software and Microsoft Office Suite
• Strong organizational skills and client service orientation

JOB CODE: 1000038