Job Description
Job Description
This well-established West Houston public accounting firm is adding a Senior Tax Accountant to its growing team. This role is ideal for a public accounting professional who enjoys leading, developing, and overseeing staff while maintaining hands-on involvement in complex tax and accounting work. You’ll work closely with firm ownership in a collaborative, flexible environment that genuinely values work/life balance.
Position Highlights:
- Competitive compensation
- Excellent work-life balance — overtime rarely exceeds 50 hours per week, and all applicable chargeable time is paid at your regular rate
- Leadership-focused role within a stable, team-oriented firm
Qualifications:
- CPA strongly preferred; CPA-eligible candidates or Enrolled Agents will also be considered
- Minimum of 5+ years of public accounting experience
- Strong technical expertise in tax and accounting with prior leadership experience preferred
Responsibilities:
- Review and oversee preparation of corporate, partnership, individual, trust, and non-profit tax returns using UltraTax
- Lead, mentor, and review the work of a team of five Staff Accountants
- Manage workflow, deadlines, and staff development
- Review write-up work prepared in QuickBooks Desktop and QuickBooks Online
- Maintain familiarity with payroll transactions, forms, and reconciliations (dedicated payroll staff in place)
- Serve as a point of contact for client questions and ongoing engagement
This is an excellent opportunity for someone seeking a long-term leadership role within a firm that prioritizes quality work, staff development, and a balanced work schedule...even during tax season.
Company DescriptionOur goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.
Company Description
Our goal is to partner with you in identifying the right next step in your career. We do this by leveraging industry knowledge, proven experience, strong relationships, and a commitment to delivering thoughtful, results-driven guidance throughout the process.