Senior Tax Accountant

An established, highly respected regional CPA firm in the Greater Cincinnati area is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to step into a highly collaborative role. If you are looking for a clear path to career advancement without the intense burnout of traditional public accounting, this firm stands out. They offer an intentional, capped busy season, true hybrid flexibility, and a unique firm-funded wealth-building structure. 
 

• Location: Greater Cincinnati Area (Hybrid) 
• Compensation: $80,000 - $120,000 + Generous Profit-Sharing & Capital Growth Plan 
• Job Type: Direct Hire, Full-Time 

What Makes This Opportunity Different: 

• Firm-Funded Wealth Building: On top of a competitive base salary, this firm features an enhanced capital accumulation and profit-sharing plan that allows team members to build significant long-term net worth. 
• Burnout Mitigation: Busy season hours are strictly managed and capped significantly lower than the industry average, complemented by reduced summer hours and Summer Fridays off. 
• Advisory Focus: Move beyond basic compliance. You will actively assist with strategic tax planning, research complex issues, and deliver proactive consulting to thriving local businesses. 

 
Key Responsibilities: 

• Prepare and learn to review complex business and individual tax returns (including Partnerships, S-Corps, and C-Corps). 
• Assist with year-round strategic tax planning and consultative business advisory engagements. 
• Act as a key point of contact for diverse client relationships, ensuring proactive and responsive communication. 
• Provide guidance and mentorship to junior staff accountants while collaborating directly with firm leadership. 

 
Required Qualifications: 

• 2–4 years of progressive tax experience within a public accounting environment. 
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field. 
• Active CPA or EA license (or active, concrete progress toward finalizing certification). 
• Hands-on experience preparing corporate, partnership, and pass-through entity tax returns. 

 
Preferred Qualifications: 

• Prior exposure to baseline tax planning or client consulting. 
• Strong technical research skills and familiarity with modern accounting tech stacks (Advanced Excel, QuickBooks Online, or common tax software). 
• An interest in team mentorship and stepping into an engagement leadership track. 

 
Benefits & Perks: 

• Competitive base salary ($80k-$120k) with performance-based incentives. 
• Enhanced company-funded retirement and profit-sharing allocations. 
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision packages. 
• Generous PTO, parental leave, and structured internal leadership development coaching. 

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected status.
 

GPA prides itself on providing quality, personalized services to its clients and candidates. We are a family owned and operated staffing firm built on a strong foundation of company culture founded and sustained since 1979. GPA o ffers full time contract employees benefits that include: health insurance, 401K, paid vacation and holidays, employee appreciation events and tenure awards.
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