Senior Tax Accountant (Finance)

Job Description
Construction Tax | Business Advisory | Career Growth | Work-Life Balance
Compensation:
$85,000 - $120,000 Base + Performance Bonus Opportunities
Our client, a well-established CPA and advisory firm in the Phoenix metro area, is seeking a
Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing tax practice. This is more than a traditional tax preparation role. It's an opportunity to work closely with business owners, construction companies, real estate investors, and closely held businesses while expanding your expertise in tax planning, advisory services, and complex business taxation.

Unlike many firms where professionals spend excessive hours chasing paperwork and administrative tasks, this firm has built efficient workflows, strong support systems, and a technology-driven environment that allows accountants to focus on serving clients and solving problems. Perhaps most importantly, the firm believes public accounting should be sustainable. Team members generally work a 40-hour workweek throughout the year
, with approximately 50-hour workweeks during tax season (February 15 through April 15) .

Performance-based bonus opportunities
~ Hybrid work environment
~Established and respected CPA firm
~ Technology-forward, paperless office
About the Firm
Our client has served businesses and individuals throughout the Phoenix metro area for more than 20 years.

The firm specializes in helping

Construction Companies
Real Estate Businesses
Partnerships
Tax Planning & Compliance
Accounting & Bookkeeping
Financial Statement Services
QuickBooks Consulting
Business Valuation Support
Strategic Financial Planning
The firm's philosophy centers around long-term client relationships and providing practical advice that helps businesses grow and succeed. The Opportunity
As a Senior Tax Accountant, you'll take ownership of client engagements while working directly with Managers and Partners on planning, compliance, and advisory initiatives.

Partnership Taxation
Multi-State Tax Matters
Construction Industry Tax
Real Estate Tax Planning
This role provides an ideal combination of technical tax work, client interaction, and long-term career development.

Key Responsibilities Tax Compliance & Review
Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, trust, and consolidated tax returns
Prepare estimated tax calculations and extensions
Maintain compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations
Ensure high standards of accuracy and quality
Tax Planning & Advisory
Research complex tax issues and recommend solutions
Assist clients with proactive tax planning strategies
Identify opportunities to improve tax efficiency
Support quarterly and year-end planning initiatives
Stay current on tax law and regulatory developments
Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters
Assist with information gathering and project coordination
Provide coaching and constructive feedback
Assist with training initiatives
Percentage-of-Completion Accounting
Multi-Entity Structures
The firm is willing to invest in strong public accounting professionals who want to build highly marketable expertise in construction and real estate taxation.

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
~2+ years of public accounting tax experience
~ Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
~ CPA, EA, or active progress toward certification
~ Performance-based bonus opportunities
~ Health insurance
~ Dental insurance
~ Life insurance
~22 days of PTO plus holidays
~ Flexible scheduling
~ CPA exam and professional development support
~ Ongoing mentoring and training
Many Senior Tax Accountant positions focus heavily on compliance and long hours.

This opportunity combines meaningful tax planning, client advisory work, career advancement, and one of the more manageable public accounting schedules you'll find. The combination of strong culture, career growth, manageable busy seasons, and partner-track potential makes this an exceptional opportunity for a public accounting professional seeking a long-term home. About Our Client
Our client is a respected CPA and advisory firm recognized for providing exceptional service, strong client relationships, and a collaborative work environment.

Through investment in technology, people, and professional development, the firm has built a culture where accountants can continue growing while maintaining balance and flexibility. If you're a Senior Tax Accountant, Tax Senior, CPA, EA, or public accounting professional seeking stronger client relationships, specialized expertise, and outstanding work-life balance, we'd love to speak with you confidentially.