Senior Tax Accountant (On-Site, Hybrid or Remote)

Randstad is currently assisting a CPA firm with a search for an experienced Enrolled Agent (EA ) or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) to manage an assigned portfolio of individual, corporate, and non-profit clients. This position delivers comprehensive tax, accounting, and strategic advisory services throughout the year. On-Site, Hybrid or Remote!

The ideal candidate possesses deep technical expertise in federal and state tax compliance, financial reporting, and proactive tax strategy. This role requires a well-rounded EA or CPA who excels at preparing and reviewing complex tax returns, analyzing general ledgers, and building long-term, advisory-focused relationships with business owners and individual clients.

Compensation: $90,000 - $125,000 + Bonus + Benefits

On-Site, Hybrid or Remote

Responsibilities

• Previews and complete federal and state returns across multiple entity types.
• Delivers year-round tax planning, structural consulting, and entity selection guidance.
• Research evolving tax legislation, identifies tax-saving strategies, and manages responses to IRS and state tax authority inquiries.
• Monitors filing schedules, extension filings, estimated payment requirements, and multi-state compliance obligations.
• Examines general ledgers, trial balances, reconciliations, depreciation schedules, shareholder/partner basis, officer loans, and equity accounts for accuracy.
• Reviews of financial statements for consistency, accuracy, and adherence to relevant accounting standards.
• Evaluates client operational results, cash flows, and performance trends to provide practical management guidance.
• Serves as the primary client contact for an assigned client base, fostering long-term trust and year-round communication.
• Translates complex accounting concepts and tax regulations into clear, actionable advice for non-technical stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Active CPA or EA license in good standing is preferred.
• 3+ years of experience preparing and reviewing Forms 1040, 1120, 1120-S, 990, and 709.
• Proven track record offering proactive tax-planning and business advisory solutions beyond seasonal tax preparation.
• Superior tax-research capabilities, analytical reasoning, high emotional intelligence, and strong written/verbal communication.