Senior Tax Associate

You're Good at Preparing Tax Returns. What if your next opportunity helped you become a trusted advisor, a leader, and a future Tax Manager? We're partnering with one of Ohio's premier independent accounting and advisory firms to identify a Senior Tax Associate who is ready for more than another busy season. This is an opportunity to work directly with privately held businesses, mentor developing professionals, collaborate with experienced tax leaders, and expand into planning and advisory work that creates real value for clients. If you're looking for a firm where your ideas matter, your growth is intentional, and your career has a clear path forward, we'd like to talk. Why Professionals Choose This Opportunity You’ll have the opportunity to: Work directly with experienced Partners and firm leaders. Lead increasingly complex tax engagements. Mentor and develop Tax Staff and Interns. Build lasting relationships with privately held businesses. Expand beyond compliance into planning and advisory services. Develop the skills needed to advance into Tax Manager. What You’ll Do Lead complex corporate, partnership, trust, and individual tax engagements. Research challenging tax issues and recommend practical solutions. Coach and review the work of developing tax professionals. Build trusted client relationships through proactive communication and thoughtful planning. Improve engagement quality, efficiency, and profitability by embracing technology and continuous improvement. What We’re Looking For CPA or actively pursuing CPA certification (minimum two exam sections completed). Approximately 2–4 years of public accounting tax experience. Experience with corporate, partnership, trust, and individual income tax returns. Strong technical research and analytical skills. Excellent written and verbal communication. Desire to mentor others and continue developing as a leader. Curiosity, initiative, and a passion for helping clients succeed. Professionals who embrace automation, AI-enabled tax technology, and continuous learning will thrive in this environment. Why You’ll Stay This firm believes growth isn’t just about revenue—it’s about helping people flourish. You’ll benefit from: A collaborative culture where questions are encouraged. Direct access to experienced leaders and mentors. A structured onboarding and career development program. A dedicated Performance Manager invested in your success. Technical and leadership training throughout your career. Hybrid work flexibility and a healthy work-life balance. A culture that values community involvement, inclusion, and professional growth. Compensation & Benefits Target Base Salary: $95-108k commensurate with experience and credentials. Comprehensive benefits include: Annual performance-based bonus. CPA exam and continuing education support. Medical, dental, and vision insurance. Retirement plan with employer contributions and profit sharing. Generous paid time off. Professional development and leadership training. Hybrid work flexibility. Volunteer Time Off and a firm culture committed to giving back. Your Next Chapter Starts Here If you’re ready to move beyond preparing returns and begin building the leadership, advisory, and technical capabilities that define exceptional tax professionals, we’d welcome the opportunity to introduce you to this confidential opportunity. Let’s have a confidential conversation about what’s next in your career. #J-18808-Ljbffr