Senior Tax Accountant
Distinct | North America · Cleveland, Ohio · Posted Jun 30, 2026 · $80,000 to $105,000 a year
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Tax Senior | Cleveland, Ohio | Hybrid
Not every firm grows because it wants to get bigger.
Some grow because people stay.
That's the difference here.
The owner built this firm after seeing first-hand how easy it is for public accounting to become a cycle of impossible deadlines, unrealistic expectations and burnt-out people. When they had the chance to do things their own way, they made a conscious decision not to copy what everyone else was doing.
The result is a firm that's grown steadily without losing sight of the people doing the work.
Yes, busy season is still busy. You're in public accounting after all. But it's managed properly. No expectation that you'll live at the office for months on end. No seventy-hour weeks becoming the norm.
A career that works the way you want it to
Some people have their sights set on partnership. Others enjoy being an experienced Tax Senior and have no interest in climbing the ladder just because they feel they should.
Here, both paths are equally valid.
If partnership is your goal, there's a clear route to get there. It's achievable, supported and doesn't involve spending years jumping through unnecessary hoops.
If you're happier becoming the person clients and colleagues rely on without chasing another title, that's respected too.
Built for the long term
The firm continues to grow, but at a pace that makes sense.
No constant restructures. No aggressive expansion plans that leave everyone firefighting. Just steady growth, good clients and sensible planning.
It's the sort of environment where you can focus on producing great work instead of constantly wondering what's changing next.
You'll fit in well if...
You enjoy working with people who trust you to get on with your job.
You care about doing quality work rather than simply turning over as many billable hours as possible.
And you want to finish the day with enough energy left to enjoy your life outside the office.
If that sounds familiar, we'd love to hear from you.
Think you're missing a requirement or two? Don't let that stop you. The best conversations often start before every box is ticked.
Apply today or give me a call.
I'm Bethan Kirby at Distinct North America on 412 991 2084. I'm usually available from 6:00am EST, so if it's easier to chat before work or after you've finished for the day, that's absolutely fine.
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