Tax Senior

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Harris, Hardy & Johnstone, P.C. is seeking a highly motivated Tax Senior to join our growing tax practice.

The Tax Senior plays an important role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and planning services, coordinating day-to-day engagement activities, supporting client relationships, and helping develop staff and interns.

The ideal candidate combines solid technical tax knowledge with strong organization, attention to detail, clear communication, and a genuine desire to help clients and team members succeed.

Key Responsibilities

Tax Compliance, Planning & Research

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns and related workpapers for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and closely held businesses.
• Coordinate day-to-day engagement activities, monitor open items, and communicate status and issues to managers and partners.
• Perform first-level review of tax returns and workpapers prepared by staff and interns, providing clear and constructive feedback.
• Assist with tax projections, estimated tax calculations, extensions, and year-end planning engagements.
• Research federal, state, and local tax issues and summarize findings and practical recommendations for the engagement team.
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and technical issues for discussion with managers and partners.
• Maintain accurate, organized files and support the firm’s quality-control standards throughout the preparation and review process.
• Stay current on relevant tax law developments and apply changes appropriately to client engagements.

Client Service & Engagement Coordination

• Communicate directly with clients to obtain information, resolve questions, and keep engagements moving forward.
• Build trusted client relationships through responsive, professional, and proactive service.
• Participate in client meetings and tax planning discussions with managers and partners.
• Anticipate engagement needs, follow up on outstanding items, and help ensure deadlines are met.
• Identify client service needs and bring potential planning or advisory opportunities to the attention of managers and partners.

Team Development & Firm Contribution

• Provide day-to-day guidance, coaching, and technical support to staff and interns.
• Delegate appropriate tasks and help team members understand engagement expectations and deadlines.
• Participate in internal training, process-improvement, recruiting, and firm initiatives.
• Collaborate with colleagues across the firm to support efficient workflow and consistent client service.
• Contribute to a positive, accountable, and team-oriented work environment.

Qualifications

Required

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
• Approximately 3-5 years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Working knowledge of federal and state taxation.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines during periods of high activity.
• Commitment to accuracy, confidentiality, professional judgment, and excellent client service.

Preferred

• CPA license, CPA exam progress, or eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.
• Experience serving closely held businesses and their owners.
• Experience with tax planning, projections, and research.
• Experience supervising or mentoring staff and interns.
• Familiarity with professional tax preparation, engagement workflow, and research software.
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer contributions
• Paid time off and firm holidays
• A collaborative and supportive work environment