Senior Tax Accountant

An established public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant with 3+ years of recent public accounting experience to join its growing tax team. This opportunity is ideal for a driven tax professional looking to take greater ownership of client engagements, mentor junior staff, and progress toward future leadership opportunities. Working closely with Tax Managers and Partners, you'll provide high-quality tax compliance, planning, and advisory services to a diverse portfolio of individual and business clients. This role offers a clear path for career progression, increased responsibility, and long-term professional development. This position is based in Frederick, MD or Leesburg, VA , with a hybrid work schedule available. Key Responsibilities Prepare and review a variety of federal and state tax returns, including 1040, 1065, 1120S, 1120, and 1041 . Build and maintain strong client relationships by providing exceptional service, tax planning, and consulting support. Manage multiple client engagements while ensuring deadlines and quality standards are consistently met. Review work prepared by junior staff, providing coaching, feedback, and technical guidance. Support managers and partners with tax research, planning strategies, and special projects. Identify opportunities to improve clients' tax positions and overall business operations. Take ownership of engagement workflow, budgeting, realization, and client expectations. Assist with billing, collections, and maintaining engagement profitability. Work closely with clients and internal teams to resolve tax and accounting matters. Prepare accurate workpapers and apply accounting and tax principles to financial information. Assist with tax projections, planning strategies, and advisory projects for individuals and businesses. Mentor and develop junior team members through training, coaching, and daily support. Assist with onboarding new staff. Take on increasing leadership responsibilities as part of a defined career progression path. Participate in recruiting, networking, business development, and other firm initiatives. Build professional relationships within the local business community. Stay current with tax legislation and maintain technical knowledge through continuing professional education. Qualifications Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. CPA license, EA credential, or actively working toward certification. Minimum of 3 years' recent public accounting tax experience . Strong experience preparing and reviewing both individual and business tax returns. Ability to manage multiple projects and competing deadlines effectively. Excellent communication, client relationship, and customer service skills. Previous mentoring or supervisory experience is advantageous. Experience with UltraTax, SurePrep, QuickBooks, and Thomson Reuters software is preferred. Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills with excellent attention to detail. #J-18808-Ljbffr