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.

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