Senior Tax Accountant

Tax Senior Location: Baton Rouge, LA (hybrid) Employment Type: Full-time Reports to: Tax Managers & Partners About Our Client Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm serving growth-minded business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Since 1984, they’ve built long-term relationships through practical solutions, close personal attention, and a culture that rewards integrity, curiosity, and genuine care for the community. The Opportunity Join as a Tax Senior and become a key contributor on complex personal and business returns, research projects, and year-round planning. You’ll collaborate directly with managers and partners, help shape client strategies, and see your work make a visible impact—without getting lost in a massive hierarchy. What You’ll Do Review & prepare diversified, often complex individual and business tax returns. Research federal and state tax issues; translate findings into clear, practical recommendations. Assist managers/partners on higher-complexity engagements and selective review of individual and business returns. Support planning & projections for clients; contribute to tax strategies throughout the year. Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables. Elevate quality & efficiency by identifying process improvements and sharing best practices. What You’ll Bring Senior-level public accounting tax experience with complex individual and business returns. Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related field preferred; Master’s a plus). Proficiency with tax software— ProSystem fx experience preferred. Strong critical thinking and judgment; ability to craft solutions that fit each client. Clear, responsive communication and a service mindset—clients trust you to be reliable. Intellectual curiosity—you enjoy tax research and continuous improvement. Nice to Have CPA or progress toward licensure. Familiarity with modern tax research tools and workpaper systems. Interest in mentoring staff and contributing to team development. Ties to and enthusiasm for serving the Louisiana business community. Why You’ll Love It Here Impact & visibility: Direct access to decision-makers and meaningful client work. Growth path: Opportunities to lead projects and develop toward Manager. Values-driven culture: Collegial, approachable team that cares about clients and community. Balanced rigor: High standards and support to do your best work. Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, CPE support, and flexible scheduling outside peak periods. #J-18808-Ljbffr Sierra Ventures