Senior Tax Accountant

An established and growing public accounting firm serving businesses and individuals throughout Vermont, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant / CPA to join their team in Essex Junction. This is a long-term leadership opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client ownership, direct partner mentorship, and a realistic path to future partnership and equity.

What You'll Do as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and C corporations
• Review tax returns, supporting schedules, and workpapers for accuracy and completeness
• Work directly with business owners and individual clients
• Research tax questions and translate findings into practical recommendations
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients make informed financial decisions
• Build trusted, long-term relationships with clients
• Collaborate closely with partners and staff on tax engagements
• Support junior team members as your leadership responsibilities grow
• Help improve internal processes and client service practices
• Contribute to the continued growth and long-term succession of the firm
• Take on increasing responsibility for client relationships, review work, and team leadership
• Develop toward a future management and partnership role

Must-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:

• 2-5 years of public accounting tax experience
• Active CPA license or clear eligibility and progress toward licensure
• Experience preparing individual tax returns, including Form 1040
• Experience preparing partnership tax returns, including Form 1065
• Experience preparing corporate tax returns, including Forms 1120 and 1120S
• Strong knowledge of QuickBooks and QuickBooks Online
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel
• Strong tax research and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong client service skills
• Ability to manage deadlines and multiple client engagements
• Interest in building a long-term career with a smaller, collaborative firm
• Willingness to work primarily in the office during the first year

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant / CPA:

• Active CPA license
• Experience reviewing tax returns
• UltraTax experience
• Experience with tax planning and advisory work
• Experience managing direct client relationships
• Previous mentoring or team leadership experience
• Interest in firm management, succession planning, and future equity ownership
• Experience working with closely held businesses and their owners
• Familiarity with Vermont and multistate tax matters

The Company Offers:

• Base salary of $80,000-$120,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based discretionary bonuses
• Tax season bonus opportunities
• Genuine path to future partnership and equity ownership
• Direct mentorship from experienced partners
• Fast-track opportunity into management and leadership
• 401(k) plan with a 4% company match
• Company-paid employee health insurance premium
• Three weeks of paid time off
• Flexible work schedule
• Hybrid scheduling
• Long-term plan for predominantly remote work for CPA staff
• Reasonable busy-season expectations
• Tax-season overtime banked as comp time
• Relocation assistance for qualified candidates
• Team lunches and company outings
• Collaborative, family-oriented culture
• Accessible firm leadership
• Strong work-life balance compared with larger public accounting firms
• Opportunity to live and work near Burlington, with access to skiing, hiking, lakes, mountains, and year-round outdoor recreation