Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

A growing accounting and compliance services organization supporting nonprofits, ministers, and related organizations nationwide, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team in Noblesville, Indiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client ownership, manageable busy-season expectations, and the chance to help shape a growing tax department.

What You'll Do as the Senior Tax Accountant:

• Manage tax returns from preparation through final review and filing
• Review individual and business tax returns prepared by other team members
• Identify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential tax issues
• Communicate directly with clients to resolve questions and gather supporting documentation
• Finalize returns and ensure accuracy before submission
• Prepare and review primarily individual Form 1040 returns and related business returns
• Assist with Form 990 nonprofit returns as needed
• Develop expertise in clergy and ministerial tax matters
• Learn specialized tax treatment related to minister compensation and church-related organizations
• Partner closely with the Director of Tax Services and existing tax preparation staff
• Help organize and manage tax workflow during busy season
• Build trusted, long-term client relationships
• Support process improvements as the tax department grows
• Potentially assist with hiring, training, and mentoring additional tax professionals over time
• Take on increasing responsibility as the tax practice expands

Must-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
• 3+ years of professional tax experience preferred
• Hands-on tax preparation experience
• Strong individual Form 1040 experience
• Ability to manage a tax return independently through completion
• Experience reviewing or finalizing tax returns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Comfort working directly with clients
• Strong organization and attention to detail
• Ability to manage multiple returns and priorities simultaneously
• Sound professional judgment
• Stable work history preferred
• Ability to work primarily in-office in Noblesville

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:

• CPA designation
• Enrolled Agent designation
• Form 990 experience
• Nonprofit tax experience
• Experience reviewing returns prepared by junior staff
• Experience with clergy or ministerial tax matters
• Public accounting experience
• Experience working with local, regional, or national tax firms
• Experience mentoring or training tax staff
• Interest in future tax department leadership
• Experience working in a growing tax practice

The Company Offers:

• Base salary of $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience
• Potential flexibility up to $90,000 for an exceptional candidate
• Employer-paid health insurance
• Employer-paid dental insurance
• Employer-paid vision insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• Paid time off
• PTO flexibility based on experience
• Potential additional time off following busy-season workloads
• Primarily in-office schedule with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate
• Sustainable busy-season expectations
• Typical busy season of approximately 50 hours per week for roughly 6-8 weeks per year
• Relaxed, collaborative work environment
• Long-tenured team
• Opportunity to help shape a growing tax department
• Potential progression into hiring, mentoring, and future leadership responsibilities
• Meaningful client-facing work without the extreme workload often associated with traditional public accounting firms