Tax Senior

We are looking for a Tax Senior to join our mid-sized CPA firm in Norwalk, CT. We are adding to a team that deliberately rejects the burnout culture of big public accounting - offering direct partner access, genuine mentorship, and a clearly lit path to Tax Manager.What You'll DoTax Preparation & Review: Prepare and review complex federal and state returns for high-net-worth individuals (Form 1040), corporations (1120/1120S), partnerships (1065), trusts, and estates.Client Engagement: Serve as a primary client contact: field day-to-day questions, gather tax data, and translate complex tax issues into plain language.Research & Planning: Conduct technical tax research on multi-step transactions and contribute to proactive planning strategies across a diverse industry client base.Team Leadership: Mentor, train, and review work product of junior associates and interns, raising team quality and confidence.Compliance Management: Own deadline management and compliance across all engagements, especially during peak busy season.Workflow Optimization: Identify opportunities to streamline return preparation workflows and flag efficiency gaps to leadership.What You NeedExperience: 3+ years of progressive tax experience inside a public accounting firm.Diverse Skillset: Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing multiple return types (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S) across different industries.Technical Proficiency: Proficiency with at least one major tax platform: UltraTax, ProSystem fx, CCH Axcess, or equivalent; plus tax research tools such as Checkpoint.Location Presence: Ability to work on-site at the Norwalk, CT office (hybrid schedule available - see below).Communication: Strong written and verbal communication skills for direct client relationship management.Nice to HaveCredentials: Active CPA license or actively sitting for the CPA exam (firm covers exam fees and study support).Education: Master's degree in Taxation (MST) or related advanced accounting degree.Process Improvement: Track record of process-improvement initiatives within a tax or accounting department.Pay & BenefitsBase Salary: $100,000-$120,000 depending on experience and CPA credential status.Bonus: Performance-based bonus program targeting an additional 5% to 15% of base salary annually.Health: Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with generous firm cost-sharing.Retirement: 401(k) with a 4% company match.PTO: 20 days flexible PTO + paid holidays + post-busy-season rest days.Growth: Firm-sponsored CPE, CPA exam fee reimbursement, and a defined promotion track to Tax Manager.Location & ScheduleNorwalk, CT - HybridFull-time. Primarily on-site during ramp-up; hybrid flexibility of 3 days on-site / 2 days remote per week once established. Modern office space in downtown Norwalk.About & How to ApplyWe are a client-first CPA firm where senior staff work closely with partners, contributions are visible, and career growth is structured - not promised someday. If you are ready to do complex work without sacrificing your quality of life, we want to hear from you.To apply: Submit your resume and a brief note on your public accounting background through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a screening call within three business days.