
Senior Tax Accountant – Public Accounting
AlphaHire
full-time
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Location Type: Hybrid
Location: Orlando • Florida • United States
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About the role
- Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
- Manage multiple client engagements and ensure timely completion of tax filings
- Utilize tax preparation software including **UltraTax, Drake, or Canopy** to complete returns and manage documentation
- Review financial records and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy and compliance with tax regulations
- Identify tax planning opportunities and communicate recommendations to clients and internal leadership
- Respond to client inquiries and provide guidance on tax-related matters
- Assist with tax notices, correspondence, and compliance matters when needed
- Maintain organized documentation and adhere to internal workflow processes
- Collaborate with other accounting staff to support efficient tax season operations
Requirements
- 4+ years of tax preparation experience in a **public accounting environment**
- Strong experience preparing **individual and business tax returns**
- Proficiency with **UltraTax, Drake, or Canopy** (at least one required)
- Solid understanding of federal and state tax regulations
- Experience reviewing financial statements and supporting tax documentation
- Strong organizational and time-management skills
- Ability to manage multiple deadlines during peak tax season
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Benefits
- CPA license or progress toward CPA certification
- Experience with tax planning and advisory services
- Background working with small to mid-sized business clients
- Familiarity with accounting platforms such as QuickBooks or similar systems
Applicant Tracking System Keywords
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Hard Skills & Tools
tax preparationindividual tax returnsbusiness tax returnsfinancial statement reviewtax planningcompliancedocumentation managementfederal tax regulationsstate tax regulations
Soft Skills
organizational skillstime-management skillscommunication skills