Senior Tax Accountant

Senior Tax Accountant

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is a regional public accounting firm. We seek an experienced professional to join our Lakeland office.

Salary and Work Hours

$93,000/yr (Work hours Monday – Friday, 40hrs/wk, 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.)

Qualifications

• Has a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting with a minimum of five years of relevant experience, or a Master’s degree in Accounting with at least one year of relevant experience.
• Has expertise in Taxation (Corporate, Partnership, Estates, Individual), Auditing, Advanced Financial & Managerial Accounting and Reporting.
• Has the ability to conduct accounting/tax research, and possesses proficiency in using accounting software.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Support shareholders and managers in tax research, prepare responses to IRS and state notices, and manage client communications.
• Conduct tax planning projects and year-end strategies to identify tax-saving opportunities, reduce risk, ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance, and project estimated tax liabilities for clients.
• Train and mentor new staff; provide feedback, review work, and serve as a resource for technical and procedural questions.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principles.

Employee Benefits

• A competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• PTO
• Eight paid holidays each year
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield
• Dental insurance for employees
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

EEO Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. We are ADA compliant and an E-verify employer.