Senior Accountant, Tax

Overview

A professional services firm is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to manage complex tax assignments for a diverse client base. This role involves leading tax engagement teams, ensuring timely and accurate service delivery, and fostering strong client and team relationships. The position requires a broad and deep knowledge of tax regulations and the ability to guide and develop other team members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as an experienced member of the tax team, particularly during peak seasons
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with clients and client staff
• Stay current on tax procedures, regulations, and laws through ongoing training
• Prepare complex corporate, individual, fiduciary, and partnership tax returns
• Review simpler tax returns across various entity types
• Guide and supervise staff in delivering multi-faceted tax assignments
• Provide timely, specific feedback on staff work
• Prioritize tasks to meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Collaborate with managers and partners to assess and meet client needs
• Train team members and model ethical behavior and professional standards
• Manage the full engagement process, leveraging managerial support effectively
• Promote open communication and teamwork
• Develop presentation skills for verbal and written communication
• Employ best practices in supervision and resource management
• Research and propose innovations to improve efficiency
• Identify training needs and support team development
• Ensure compliance with firm policies and manage risks

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting or tax
• Minimum of 3 years public accounting experience in tax, including preparation and review of various tax returns
• Excellent customer service skills
• Strong oral and written communication abilities
• Ability to delegate work effectively
• Team-oriented with strong collaboration skills
• Capable of managing and prioritizing multiple engagements
• Experience with ProFx software is a plus

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary range: $89,000 – $104,000 per year (excluding bonus potential), based on skills, experience, and other factors
• Competitive bonus plan
• Flexible work-from-anywhere policy (options include Westborough, Boston, hybrid, or fully remote)
• Comprehensive benefits package including subsidized medical and dental insurance, 401(k), life insurance, and disability coverage
• Generous and flexible paid time off
• Leadership and professional development coaching and training
• Complimentary consultations with wealth management advisors
• Extensive learning and development resources including CPE catalog
• Firm-sponsored professional memberships (AICPA and State CPA Society)
• Access to specialized programs such as Zip2CPA and tailored MBA offerings
• Peer-driven and partner-nominated awards
• Team member referral incentives
• Access to an Automation Center of Excellence to streamline manual processes

Location

This is a remote position; however, occasional travel to client sites, corporate meetings, and training sessions may be required to support collaboration and engagement execution.

Equal Opportunity

The employer is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. The organization provides equal employment opportunities without discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, parental status, genetic information, political affiliation, or any other protected status.