Job Description
Job Description
Tax Senior — Review & Research (Public Accounting)
Location: Baton Rouge, LA (hybrid)
Employment Type: Full-time
Reports to: Tax Managers & Partners
About Our Client
Our client is a well-established public accounting and advisory firm serving growth-minded business owners and high-net-worth individuals. Since 1984, they’ve built long-term relationships through practical solutions, close personal attention, and a culture that rewards integrity, curiosity, and genuine care for the community.
The Opportunity
Join as a Tax Senior and become a key contributor on complex personal and business returns, research projects, and year-round planning. You’ll collaborate directly with managers and partners, help shape client strategies, and see your work make a visible impact—without getting lost in a massive hierarchy.
What You’ll Do
- Review & prepare diversified, often complex individual and business tax returns.
- Research federal and state tax issues; translate findings into clear, practical recommendations.
- Assist managers/partners on higher-complexity engagements and selective review of individual and business returns.
- Support planning & projections for clients; contribute to tax strategies throughout the year.
- Collaborate cross-functionally with internal teams and client stakeholders to ensure on-time, high-quality deliverables.
- Elevate quality & efficiency by identifying process improvements and sharing best practices.
What You’ll Bring
- Senior-level public accounting tax experience with complex individual and business returns.
- Bachelor’s degree (Accounting or related field preferred; Master’s a plus).
- Proficiency with tax software— ProSystem fx experience preferred.
- Strong critical thinking and judgment; ability to craft solutions that fit each client.
- Clear, responsive communication and a service mindset—clients trust you to be reliable.
- Intellectual curiosity—you enjoy tax research and continuous improvement.
Nice to Have
- CPA or progress toward licensure.
- Familiarity with modern tax research tools and workpaper systems.
- Interest in mentoring staff and contributing to team development.
- Ties to and enthusiasm for serving the Louisiana business community.
Why You’ll Love It Here
- Impact & visibility: Direct access to decision-makers and meaningful client work.
- Growth path: Opportunities to lead projects and develop toward Manager.
- Values-driven culture: Collegial, approachable team that cares about clients and community.
- Balanced rigor: High standards and support to do your best work.
Compensation & Benefits: Competitive salary with performance bonus, comprehensive benefits, retirement plan, paid time off, CPE support, and flexible scheduling outside peak periods.
Job Tags
Full time, Flexible hours,