Senior Accountant

Senior Accountant – Tax & Client Advisory

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys explainingthewhybehind the numbers, not just preparing them? If so, this may be a strong fit.

Who We Are

EvanButchenCPA is a boutique tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses with a focus on personalized service, clarity, and thoughtful guidance. Our clients value not justaccuratework, but insight they can use to make decisions.

The Role

We’reseeking aSenior Accountant - Tax & Client Advisorywho goes beyond preparing returns and financials to help clients understand what their numbers mean and how to use them to make better decisions. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with strong client communication skills who is comfortable owning client relationships and providing thoughtful, practical guidance.You’llwork across a variety of tax and accounting scenarios in a collaborative boutique firm environment, with the opportunity to grow professionally. This position is initially full-time and in-office at our Princeton, NJ location, with theoptionto transition to a hybrid schedule once fullyestablishedin the role. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys explaining financial results to clients and helping them plan, not just reporting outcomes.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns with minimal supervision

• Review and evaluate financials prepared by bookkeepers and third parties

• Use financial statements to help clients understand performance, cash flow, and outcomes

• Proactively communicate with clientsregardingfinancial results, tax implications, and planning considerations

• Identifyissues, trends, and red flags and raise them with clients clearly and professionally

• Take ownership of client relationships in a small-firm environment

• Review and provide guidance on work completed by junior staff

• Assistwith client onboarding andmaintainingorganized,accuraterecords

• Utilize Canopy, QuickBooks Online, and Microsoft Teams

Essential Requirements

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tax and accounting within a public accounting or small firm environment

• Strong foundationin tax preparation with the ability to analyze and interpret financials

• Comfort working from financials prepared by others and assessing their quality

• Strong client communication skills, especially when explaining financial results

• Proactive mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving ability

• Proficiencyin QuickBooks Online

• Strong organizational and follow-through skills

Why Join Us

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holidays

• Flexible Scheduling outside of tax season

• Professional growth opportunities

• Collaborative, forward-thinking environment

• Exposure to diverse clients and tax scenarios

Ready to Join Our Team?

Apply today and take the next step in your career with EvanButchenCPA.