CPA/Senior Tax Preparer

Tax Senior Associate
Tax Advisory | Career Growth | Client Relationships | Hybrid Flexibility
Compensation: $70,000-$90,000 Base + Performance Bonus + CPA Support

Our client, a highly respected and growing public accounting and advisory firm, is seeking a motivated Tax Senior Associate to join its expanding tax team in Westlake.

This is an outstanding opportunity for a public accounting professional looking to accelerate their career beyond tax preparation and gain meaningful exposure to tax planning, client advisory services, leadership development, and sophisticated tax engagements.

For more than 35 years, the firm has built its reputation by combining exceptional client service with a strong commitment to employee development. Professionals enjoy direct access to firm leadership, meaningful client interaction, structured mentorship, and a collaborative culture that promotes both professional and personal growth.

If you're looking for a firm where you can continue developing your technical expertise while building the skills needed to advance into leadership roles, we'd welcome a confidential conversation.

Annual performance bonus opportunity

Hybrid work schedule

CPA reimbursement program

Clear path toward Tax Supervisor and Tax Manager

Exposure to tax planning and advisory engagements

Fast-growing regional CPA and advisory firm

Exceptional candidates with advanced tax experience, CPA credentials, estate and trust exposure, or strong leadership abilities may be considered above the posted compensation range.

For more than three decades, our client has provided tax, accounting, advisory, and consulting services to businesses and individuals throughout Northeast Ohio.

The firm serves a broad client base including:

High-Net-Worth Individuals

The firm prides itself on helping professionals become trusted advisors rather than simply tax preparers.

As a Tax Senior Associate, you'll work closely with managers, directors, and partners while helping clients navigate increasingly complex tax matters and planning opportunities.

Partnerships & S-Corporations

Tax Planning & Advisory Services

Multi-State Tax Matters

This role is designed for professionals who want continued growth, increased responsibility, and a long-term future in public accounting.

Tax Compliance & Preparation

Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and S-Corporation tax returns

Analyze financial information and supporting documentation

Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations

Develop a strong understanding of tax laws and compliance requirements

Tax Research & Planning

Conduct tax research and technical analysis

Assist with tax planning projects and advisory engagements

Research complex tax issues and communicate findings effectively

Help identify opportunities to reduce client tax liabilities and improve tax efficiency

Communicate professionally with clients regarding tax matters

Support year-round advisory and planning initiatives

Supervise and mentor junior tax associates

Lead selected projects and engagement assignments

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

2-4 years of public accounting experience (internship experience considered)

Strong tax preparation experience

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications

Wants to continue building a long-term public accounting career

Is motivated to earn or complete their CPA

Likes solving tax issues and learning new concepts

Annual performance bonus opportunities

Hybrid work schedule

CPA reimbursement program

Paid holidays

Leadership training and mentorship

Many firms offer growth opportunities.

Employees are given direct exposure to leadership, meaningful client interaction, structured mentorship, and opportunities to develop both technical and leadership skills early in their careers. The combination of challenging work, a collaborative culture, and genuine investment in employee growth has helped make this one of Northeast Ohio's most respected public accounting firms.

Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm that has spent more than 35 years helping businesses, entrepreneurs, and families achieve their financial goals. Through a commitment to exceptional client service, continuous improvement, and employee development, the firm continues to experience strong growth while maintaining the close-knit culture that has defined its success.

Professionals enjoy the opportunity to work on sophisticated tax engagements, develop trusted client relationships, and build rewarding long-term careers within a supportive and forward-thinking organization.

If you're a Tax Associate ready to take the next step or a current Tax Senior seeking greater exposure, leadership development, and career growth, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.

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