Senior Tax Accountant

An established and growing public accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Vermont, is seeking a **Senior Tax Accountant / CPA** to join their team in Essex Junction. This is a long-term leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client ownership, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path to future partnership and equity. **What You'll Do as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:** - Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations - Review tax returns, supporting schedules, and workpapers for accuracy and completeness - Work directly with business owners and individual clients - Research tax questions and translate findings into practical recommendations - Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients make informed financial decisions - Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients - Collaborate closely with partners and staff on tax engagements - Support junior team members as your leadership responsibilities grow - Help improve internal processes and client service practices - Contribute to the continued growth and long-term succession of the firm - Take on increasing responsibility for client relationships, review work, and team leadership - Develop toward a future management and partnership role **Must-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:** - 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience - Active CPA license or clear eligibility and progress toward licensure - Experience preparing individual tax returns, including Form 1040 - Experience preparing partnership tax returns, including Form 1065 - Experience preparing corporate tax returns, including Forms 1120 and 1120S - Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online - Proficiency with Microsoft Excel - Strong tax research and problem-solving skills - Excellent written and verbal communication skills - Strong client service skills - Ability to manage deadlines and multiple client engagements - Interest in building a long-term career with a smaller, collaborative firm - Willingness to work primarily in the office during the first year **Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:** - Active CPA license - Experience reviewing tax returns - UltraTax experience - Experience with tax planning and advisory work - Experience managing direct client relationships - Previous mentoring or team leadership experience - Interest in firm management, succession planning, and future equity ownership - Experience working with closely held businesses and their owners - Familiarity with Vermont and multistate tax matters **The Company Offers:** - Base salary of $80,000-$110,000, depending on experience - Performance-based discretionary bonuses - Tax season bonus opportunities - Genuine path to future partnership and equity ownership - Direct mentorship from experienced partners - Fast-track opportunity into management and leadership - 401(k) plan with a 4% company match - Company-paid employee health insurance premium - Three weeks of paid time off - Flexible work schedule - Hybrid scheduling - Long-term plan for predominantly remote work for CPA staff - Reasonable busy-season expectations - Tax-season overtime banked as comp time - Relocation assistance for qualified candidates - Team lunches and company outings - Collaborative, family-oriented culture - Accessible firm leadership - Strong work-life balance compared with larger public accounting firms - Opportunity to live and work near Burlington, with access to skiing, hiking, lakes, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation