Senior Tax Accountant

Fishnet Recruiting • Phoenix, Arizona • Full Time

Posted on Wed, Jun 17, 2026

We are seeking a Senior Tax Accountant who loves taxes and people. This well-established, local firm is not just about crunching numbers, they’re all about building relationships and making tax season a more pleasant experience! If you’re a tax whiz and want to join a team where people come first, apply today!

Responsibilities/Duties:

·     Develop and implement tax strategies to minimize tax liabilities while ensuring compliance with relevant laws and regulations

·     Prepare, review, and file complex tax returns, including but not limited to corporate, individual, and partnership returns

·     Train and mentor junior staff on tax compliance and processes

·     Provide guidance on tax planning and optimization strategies for clients

·     Analyze financial data to identify areas for improvement and cost-saving opportunities

·     Ensure compliance with accounting principles and regulations

·     Maintain confidentiality and security of sensitive company and client information

·     Engage in professional development regularly while staying abreast of industry trends and regulations

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Must possess excellent communication skills and exchange information with others accurately

·     Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals

·     Exceptional organization in managing time with the ability to prioritize multiple projects simultaneously, with a keen attention to detail, and meet strict deadlines while working independently or with a team

·     Apply critical thinking skills to solve complex problems while supporting the growth of a team

Required Skills, Education and Experience:

·     Certified Public Accountant (CPA) or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation, preferred

·     Bachelor's degree in related field, required

·     At least six years tax experience, preferred

·     Proficient in QuickBooks Desktop and Online, preferred

·     Proficient in Lacerte and MS Office Suite, preferred

Supervisory responsibilities: None

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Office environment

Physical Requirements: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

·     Must be able to remain in a stationary position for long periods of time

·     Minimal lifting and carrying up to 25 pounds

Travel Required: None

Job Classification: Full-time, on-site, hybrid

We provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

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