Senior Tax Accountant – Supervisor

Insero

Senior Tax Accountant/Supervisor at Insero Advisors responsible for preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance. Offering growth and development opportunities within a supportive work environment.

Posted 6/11/2026full-timeIthaca • New York • 🇺🇸 United StatesSenior💰 $70,000 - $92,000 per yearWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Preparing complex personal and business returns.
Reviews tax returns/work files for completeness, accuracy and compliance; communicates with and trains staff on areas needing improvement.
Monitors tax deadlines to ensure that returns are prepared on a timely basis; communicates with managers during the preparation process to identify any tax issues needing addressing and ensures that they reach the technical review stage timely.
Performs tax research and helps train staff to do the same; schedules annual tax research training sessions for all tax staff.
Understanding and completing the steps in conducting research projects; preparing written conclusions, subject to Manager or Principal review.
Assisting audit and accounting staff with non-complex tax questions.
Understanding tax accruals.
Responding to IRS or state tax notices.
Training interns/staff to be able to prepare effective responses to tax notices and reviews for accuracy and supervising workflow of Tax Accountants/Interns on less complex returns.
Identifying problems and opportunities for research or work other than compliance.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree (Masters in Tax is a plus) in accounting is required
a CPA license is a plus
minimum of 3 years tax experience within a public accounting firm
ideal tax experience servicing complex individuals / 1040 returns and business clients (mix of S Corps and Partnership returns)
a working knowledge of Paperless systems such as GoFileRoom
proficiency in tax software such as Caseware & ProSystems
professional demeanor with excellent communication skills
enjoy working with people and understand the importance of nurturing and building the firm's clientele
ethical, conscientious, detail oriented, and well organized

Benefits

Comp & perks

competitive salaries
outstanding paid time off program (4-5 weeks based on level)
16 paid holidays
remote/hybrid work flexibility
401(k) plan with firm contributions
tuition reimbursement program
100% employer paid parking
spot bonus program
CPA bonus
a variety of different medical plan options along with opt-out dollars if you do not need medical insurance coverage

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Hard Skills & Tools

tax researchtax preparationtax compliancetax accrualsIRS response1040 returnsS Corps returnsPartnership returnsaudit assistanceworkflow supervision

Soft Skills

communicationtrainingproblem identificationdetail orientedethicalconscientiouswell organizedinterpersonalclient relationship buildingleadership

Certifications

Bachelor's degree in accountingCPA licenseMasters in Tax