Senior Tax Accountant

Job Description

Job Description

Pay: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 per year

What We Are Looking For

We're a growing CPA firm in Jacksonville Florida looking for a credentialed accounting professional who wants to do more than just prep returns. This role comes with real responsibility on day one and a defined path to Tax Manager within 12-18 months.

What You'll Do

Right away:

● Handle quarterly payroll return filings for a portfolio of S-Corp clients

● Prepare 1040s (with Schedule C and E), 1120-S, and 1065 returns for small and mid-size business clients

● Work directly with the firm owner on complex client matters

Within 12-18 months:

● Hand off quarterly payroll to an incoming Staff Accountant

● Review and sign off on returns prepared by junior staff

● Lead client meetings independently

● Step into the Tax Manager role

What We're Looking For

● Active CPA or EA required

● 3-5 years of public accounting or tax experience

● Comfortable with business returns — S-Corps, partnerships, sole proprietors

● QuickBooks Online experience a plus

● Strong communicator

● Genuinely wants to grow into management

● UltraTax experience is a major plus

What We Offer

● $75,000 – $85,000 base salary

● Half-day Fridays outside of tax season

● Open / flexible PTO

● Retirement plan

● Work from home flexibility

● Clear path to Tax Manager within 12-18 months

About Us

Black CPA & Associates has offices in Jacksonville and St. Augustine and serves small and mid-size businesses across Florida. We specialize in tax, bookkeeping, and business advisory — with a subscription model that keeps us close to our clients all year, not just at tax time. We're a small, professional team that holds itself to a high standard and takes care of the people who work here.

Benefits:

• Flexible schedule
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan

Work Location: Hybrid remote in Jacksonville, FL 32217