Tax Senior

About The JobTired of being just another "body" at a firm where you can't see your future?At our firm, we are an established Covington, KY practice with a legacy of personalized service dating back to 1983. We successfully blend the warm culture of an independent local firm with the massive technical backing of the BDO Alliance USA. Rather than pigeonholing you into a narrow function, we actively expose you to a broad mix of industries and complex projects to accelerate your professional growth.We promote a culture focused on helping both our clients and our employees thrive, ensuring you maintain a healthy balance between career development and lifestyle goals. If you have an entrepreneurial spirit, value close community connections, and want to make a tangible impact on local businesses, we want you on our team as a Tax Senior.ResponsibilitiesProvide high-level tax preparation, compliance, and annual tax planning services to a diverse portfolio of closely-held businesses, family-owned operations, and individual clients.Develop deep, consultative relationships with client stakeholders, looking objectively at their financial goals to identify strategic tax-planning and risk-management ideas.Oversee, review, and support multiple tax compliance engagements concurrently across key regional industry sectors, including automotive aftermarket, manufacturing, construction, and non-profit organizations.Manage strict compliance and filing deadlines, ensuring all client tax milestones are clearly outlined and met.Perform complex tax research, succession planning analysis, and special technical advisory projects.Assist in supervising, training, and coaching staff accountants, cultivating a supportive team environment focused on continuous learning.Collaborate effectively across our practice groups-including audit, advisory, and client accounting services-to deliver comprehensive financial support.QualificationsMinimum of a Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (Master's in Taxation or Accountancy is a plus).Active CPA License (or significant progress toward obtaining it).2-5+ years of public accounting experience, with a solid foundational background in corporate, partnership, and individual tax compliance.Exposure to or an interest in serving core client niches such as manufacturing, auto aftermarket/dealerships, construction, or non-profit entities.Excellent technical aptitude with modern tax preparation and research software.A strong alignment with our core mission: demonstrating personalized care, valuing collaborative community impact, and maintaining an intellectual curiosity for business optimization.Professional communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to confidently convey tax strategies directly to business owners.Why Join Us?Location & Office Culture: Work out of our main office in Covington, KY, offering an accessible, vibrant alternative to the rigid corporate grind of downtown Cincinnati.The BDO Alliance Advantage: Benefit from working within a close-knit, independent mid-sized office environment while enjoying direct access to national-level training, tools, and technical resources.True Variety & Exposure: Avoid the hyper-specialization trap of larger firms. Here, you will gain hands-on experience across multiple tax types and client lifecycles, preparing you for true business advisory roles.Financial Security: Highly competitive base salary paired with annual performance rewards, comprehensive retirement benefits, and profit-minded incentives.Comprehensive Well-Being: Robust health, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance options to keep you and your family secure.Work-Life Integration: A workplace philosophy that genuinely values family and lifestyle balance, offering realistic busy-season workloads and flexibility year-round.BenefitsA Good Work Life BalanceCompetitive Healthcare Package & 401k MatchingEmployee Referral Program BonusesHybrid/Remote Work OptionsStocked BreakroomsOpen Door Policy with LeadershipMentor SystemReimbursement for Passing ExamsFirm & Department Wide Events