Tax Accountant

Robert Half is partnering with a well-established public accounting firm seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join its growing team. This role offers the opportunity to work with a diverse client base while maintaining the flexibility of a hybrid work environment and a strong focus on work-life balance.

This position is open to candidates residing throughout Northeastern New York. The firm offers a flexible hybrid schedule with minimal in-office requirements; however, candidates must reside within reasonable commuting distance of the Albany area and be available to attend occasional team meetings, training sessions, client meetings, and other business-related events as needed.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, corporations, trusts, and nonprofit organizations.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and proactive guidance to business and individual clients.
• Research complex tax issues and prepare written analyses and recommendations.
• Review client financial information and supporting documentation to ensure accurate tax reporting and compliance.
• Communicate directly with clients regarding tax matters, planning strategies, notices, and information requests.
• Assist with IRS and state tax authority correspondence, examinations, and issue resolution.
• Identify opportunities to improve tax positions, maximize deductions, and minimize client risk.
• Mentor and support junior staff, providing technical guidance and reviewing work as needed.
• Collaborate with partners and firm leadership on client engagements, special projects, and process improvement initiatives.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Flexible hybrid schedule with limited in-office requirements.
• Diverse client base spanning multiple industries throughout the Capital Region and beyond.
• Exposure to both tax compliance and advisory work.
• Strong long-term growth and advancement opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and benefits package.

Salary Range: $85,000 - $110,000 w/ additional bonus potential

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.
• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
• CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification preferred.
• Strong communication, analytical, and organizational skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and tax preparation software.

Preferred Experience

• Tax compliance and planning for closely held businesses and their owners.
• Multi-state tax filings and research.
• Partnership, S corporation, and pass-through entity taxation.
• Direct client interaction and relationship management.
• Experience reviewing the work of junior staff.

For more information or confidential consideration, please reach out to Hayden Bauer.