Senior Tax Accountant

Overview

This role is for a Senior Tax Accountant with a fully remote accounting firm. You will serve as a trusted advisor to small business clients, balancing technical tax work with client relationship management and mentoring for the tax team.

• Employment type: Full-time
• Location: US Remote (Telecommute)
• Applicant location requirement: Applicants must be located in the United States.

Base salary: $85,000 - $95,000 per year (USD) — commensurate with experience and qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Serve as primary tax advisor for a portfolio of small business clients, meeting regularly to discuss financial performance, projections, and planning opportunities
• Advise clients on entity structure, retirement planning, estimated taxes, accountable plans, and other tax-saving strategies
• Prepare and review individual and business tax returns, projections, and supporting financial documentation for accuracy and completeness
• Conduct tax research, monitor tax law changes, and resolve complex tax notices or authority correspondence
• Act as a technical resource for tax questions across the firm
• Mentor Tax Accountants and Senior Staff Accountants; review work, provide feedback, and support onboarding and training
• Help improve tax department processes, workflows, and adoption of new technology (e.g., Xero, QuickBooks Online, Gusto, Hubdoc, Shopify, Stripe, Square, Zapier)

Requirements (Minimum Qualifications)

• CPA or EA license
• 7+ years of accounting and tax experience, including closely held businesses and pass-through entities
• Demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns and projections
• Strong understanding of small business taxation and financial statements
• Experience managing client relationships and mentoring or reviewing others’ work
• Strong analytical, written, and verbal communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines and adapt to new software tools

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with Xero or ProConnect
• Experience with e-commerce or multi-state tax clients
• Experience working in a remote accounting firm

Compensation & Benefits

• Fully remote work with a flexible schedule and PTO (including Summer Fridays outside tax season)
• 401(k) with company match, QSEHRA, and accountable plan reimbursement
• Company-paid Group Life and Short-Term Disability insurance
• Clear internal career path (e.g., Tax Accountant → Senior Tax Accountant → Tax Manager)

Additional Requirements

• Requires passing a background check
• Requires having a reliable home office setup