Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax AccountantA 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 filingReview individual and business tax returns prepared by other team membersIdentify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential tax issuesCommunicate directly with clients to resolve questions and gather supporting documentationFinalize returns and ensure accuracy before submissionPrepare and review primarily individual Form 1040 returns and related business returnsAssist with Form 990 nonprofit returns as neededDevelop expertise in clergy and ministerial tax mattersLearn specialized tax treatment related to minister compensation and church-related organizationsPartner closely with the Director of Tax Services and existing tax preparation staffHelp organize and manage tax workflow during busy seasonBuild trusted, long-term client relationshipsSupport process improvements as the tax department growsPotentially assist with hiring, training, and mentoring additional tax professionals over timeTake on increasing responsibility as the tax practice expandsMust-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field3+ years of professional tax experience preferredHands-on tax preparation experienceStrong individual Form 1040 experienceAbility to manage a tax return independently through completionExperience reviewing or finalizing tax returnsStrong written and verbal communication skillsComfort working directly with clientsStrong organization and attention to detailAbility to manage multiple returns and priorities simultaneouslySound professional judgmentStable work history preferredAbility to work primarily in-office in NoblesvilleNice-to-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:CPA designationEnrolled Agent designationForm 990 experienceNonprofit tax experienceExperience reviewing returns prepared by junior staffExperience with clergy or ministerial tax mattersPublic accounting experienceExperience working with local, regional, or national tax firmsExperience mentoring or training tax staffInterest in future tax department leadershipExperience working in a growing tax practiceThe Company Offers:Base salary of $65,000-$85,000, depending on experiencePotential flexibility up to $90,000 for an exceptional candidateEmployer-paid health insuranceEmployer-paid dental insuranceEmployer-paid vision insurance401(k) with company matchPaid time offPTO flexibility based on experiencePotential additional time off following busy-season workloadsPrimarily in-office schedule with hybrid flexibility for the right candidateSustainable busy-season expectationsTypical busy season of approximately 50 hours per week for roughly 6-8 weeks per yearRelaxed, collaborative work environmentLong-tenured teamOpportunity to help shape a growing tax departmentPotential progression into hiring, mentoring, and future leadership responsibilitiesMeaningful client-facing work without the extreme workload often associated with traditional public accounting firms