Senior Tax Accountant (CPA)

About the Opportunity

Ledgent Finance & Accounting is partnering with a rapidly growing public accounting firm seeking a Senior Tax Accountant (CPA) to join its expanding tax team. This is an outstanding opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys working in a collaborative, multicultural environment and wants to grow with a firm that offers strong career advancement potential.

The ideal candidate will have recent experience preparing complex individual tax returns, extensive 1040 expertise, and a strong background in both individual and business taxation within a public accounting setting.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal and state tax returns for:
  • Individuals
  • Partnerships
  • S-Corporations
  • C-Corporations
  • Trusts and Estates
  • Multi-state tax filings
• Provide advanced tax planning, tax research, and strategic consulting services to clients.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist clients with optimizing their tax positions.
• Review tax returns prepared by junior staff and provide mentorship, coaching, and technical guidance.
• Collaborate with internal teams and clients to ensure accurate and timely tax compliance.
• Participate in client meetings and provide professional recommendations regarding tax matters.

Qualifications

• Active CPA license required.
• 5+ years of tax preparation and tax planning experience in a public accounting environment.
• Strong and recent experience with complex individual tax returns and extensive 1040 preparation.
• Experience preparing both business and individual tax returns.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• Ability to work onsite in Marietta four days per week.

Preferred Qualifications

• International tax exposure.
• Previous full-cycle accounting or bookkeeping experience.
• Experience working with clients across diverse industries and business structures.
• Experience mentoring or reviewing the work of junior tax professionals.

Software Experience

• UltraTax
• QuickBooks
• SAP (preferred)

Ideal Candidate Profile

We are looking for a technically strong tax professional who combines excellent client service skills with a collaborative attitude. Success in this role requires strong communication abilities, professionalism, and comfort working with colleagues and clients from diverse cultural backgrounds.