Tax Senior / Supervising Senior

Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP; Phoenix (AZ); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Holthouse Carlin & Van Trigt LLP is looking for a skilled accountant to handle federal and multi-state tax returns in a hybrid work environment. The ideal candidate will have 2+ years of experience and a Bachelor’s degree in accounting. Strong communication skills and CPA certification are preferred.

This role involves supervising staff, managing client engagements, and ensuring quality work. Candidates with leadership skills and attention to detail will thrive in our supportive team-oriented culture.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience.
• Passed all 4 sections of the CPA Exam and has met the requirements to obtain their CPA license preferred.
• Has proven experience in leading and supervising a team.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state income tax returns.
• Take ownership of client engagements and ensure filing deadlines are met.
• Research technical tax information and propose strategies.

Skills

Technical aptitude

Communication skills

Ability to work independently

Leadership

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major

Job description

Hybrid Work

HCVT currently offers a hybrid work model that allows eligible employees to work both remotely and in the office, based on business needs and team coordination. When working remotely, employees are expected to meet the same performance standards, adhere to the same policies, and maintain the same level of communication, collaboration, and responsiveness as working in the office. Please note that this arrangement is not guaranteed and subject to change at any time. We will strive to provide reasonable notice of any changes to your work location or schedule whenever possible.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and multi-state income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and trusts and its related tax work papers.
• Prepare complex client work and delegate entry-level work to staff accountants.
• Take ownership and organize workflow of client engagements, ensuring filing deadlines are met.
• Identify tax issues and propose strategies to resolve them.
• Research technical tax information.
• Respond to and prepare correspondences to tax authorities.
• Responsible for meeting engagement timelines and budget guidelines, and provide job status to partners, managers, and client personnel in a timely manner.
• Develop strong relationships with firm professionals and clients.
• Supervise and manage expectations of engagement teams, staff accountants and/or interns on your teams.
• Coach and provide feedback to junior team members.
• Effectively utilize and train others on firm tax preparation software.
• Participate in staff and senior level trainings.
• Ensure high quality of work product.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience depending on relevant work experience.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related major required.
• Passed all 4 sections of the CPA Exam and has met the requirements to obtain their CPA license strongly preferred.
• Strong technical aptitude and communication skills.
• Ability to work independently.
• Has proven experience in leading and supervising a team.
• Can learn, teach, and supervise in a fast paced environment and is receptive to feedback and coaching.
• Ability to multi‑task, prioritize responsibilities, and take initiative on projects.
• Has high attention to detail.

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