Senior Tax Accountant - Lakeland, FL (Full-Time) DOL

Senior Tax Accountant

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is an innovative, regional Top 200 public accounting firm with a steadily growing presence. Since our founding in 1993, we have expanded into a team of approximately 180 professionals, providing clients with a full range of services including traditional accounting, auditing, and tax support, complemented by comprehensive consulting and advisory resources. Our CPAs are active members of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA), the Florida Institute of Certified Public Accountants (FICPA), and other key professional organizations, ensuring that our team remains at the forefront of industry standards. At THF, we maintain the high-quality control standards of a national firm and combined those attributes with the heart and personal touch points of a regional firm to ensure we "make an impact" everything we do.

Senior Tax Accountant Role

We are currently seeking an experienced professional looking to take that next step in advancing their career path by accepting the engaging and fulfilling role as a Senior Tax Accountant in our Lakeland office location. The Senior Tax Accountant will play a key role in delivering high-quality tax and accounting services to a diverse client base through tax compliance, planning, research, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, and possess strong technical expertise, communication skills, and a commitment to providing exceptional client service. If these characteristics describe you, then you could be the perfect fit for us!

• Has a Bachelor's degree in Accounting related with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in accounting, OR a Master's degree in Accounting related with at least one year of relevant experience in accounting
• Has expertise in Taxation (Corporate, Partnership, Estates, Individual), Auditing, Advanced Financial & Managerial Accounting and Reporting
• Has the ability to conduct accounting/tax research, and possesses proficiency in using accounting software

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Support shareholders and managers in tax research, prepare responses to IRS and state notices, and managing client communications.
• Conduct tax planning projects and year-end strategies to identify tax-saving opportunities, reduce risk, ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance, and project estimated tax liabilities for clients.
• Train and mentor new staff; provided feedback, reviewed work, and served as a resource for technical and procedural questions.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principle.

This is an in-person, working at the office role in Lakeland, FL. You'll find that between our regular team meetings, firm forums, and participation in office-wide events, we are committed to staying connected as a team.

*We are looking to fill the Senior Tax Accountant role immediately.* Salary: $93,000/yr (Work hours Monday – Friday, 40hrs/wk, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Employee Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• PTO
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Parental Leave
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage of some plans)
• Dental insurance for employees (100% employer-paid some plans)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

More About the Firm & the Lakeland Office

THF CPAs is headquartered in Tallahassee, FL, with additional office locations in the following markets: Tampa, Dade City, and Panama City, FL. Our Lakeland office is centrally located between Tampa and Orlando, offering convenient access to major metropolitan amenities while maintaining a strong sense of community. The area features a favorable climate, beautiful residential areas, and a thriving local economy supported by education, healthcare, and industry. With scenic lakes, parks, cultural venues, and revitalized downtown, Lakeland provides an exceptional environment to live, work, and grow. THF CPAs has been recognized by Inside Public Accounting as one of the "Best of the Best Accounting Firms" and our commitment to our people is the driving force of our success in business. By investing in teamwork and embracing the latest technology, we cultivate a supportive, forward-thinking, environment where everyone has the opportunity to grow and succeed.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.