Senior Tax Accountant (Finance)

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-$110,000, 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