Senior Tax

Elliott Davis

Tax Senior at Elliott Davis applying tax knowledge to individual and business returns with team collaboration and mentorship. Joining a firm with a focus on workplace culture and inclusivity.

Posted 7/1/2026full-timeRemote • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax preparation and review for individual and business returns, alongside strong analytical and problem-solving skills. Proven ability to mentor staff and manage multiple engagements effectively while ensuring client satisfaction.

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Tax PreparationCPA CertificationFinancial Statement ReviewAnalytical SkillsTime Management

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Hard Skills

Tax KnowledgeFlow-Through ReturnsBusiness Transactions AnalysisTax ResearchFinancial Statements Preparation

Soft Skills

Oral CommunicationWritten CommunicationProblem-SolvingStaff MentoringFeedback Delivery

Certifications & Qualifications

CPA Certification

Industry Keywords

Public AccountingEngagement ManagementClient OpportunitiesProductivity ManagementStaff Development

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Apply tax knowledge to intermediate level flow-through returns and all levels of individual returns
Review basic tax return engagements
Work effectively in analyzing business transactions
Perform complete & efficient reviews of individual and business tax returns while providing guidance to other staff
Gather data from client, A&A department, and third party sources
Perform tax research with view for alternatives to satisfy client’s objectives
Resolve all open items/issues encountered on assigned engagements
Direct and control concurrent assignments to successful completion
Bottom-line management of assigned engagements and individual productivity opportunities
Teach, develop and oversee staff through engagements; delegate assignments and tasks
Provide honest, objective and constructive feedback in timely manner to staff
Collaborate to identify and sell opportunities among existing clients
Serve as a mentor and role model through active participation in firm committees, departmental matters and events

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Finance
2+ years of recent public accounting experience
CPA certification or significant progress towards certification
Ability to prepare and/or review complete set of financial statements
Strong oral and written communication skills
Effective analytical and problem-solving ability
Strong time and work management skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

generous time away and paid firm holidays, including the week between Christmas and New Year’s
flexible work schedules
16 weeks of paid maternity and adoption leave, 8 weeks of paid parental leave, 4 weeks of paid and caregiver leave (once eligible)
first-class health and wellness benefits, including wellness coaching and mental health counseling
one-on-one professional coaching
Leadership and career development programs
access to Beyond: a one-of-a kind program with experiences that help you expand your life, personally and professionally