We are looking for a Tax Senior to join our mid-sized CPA firm in Norwalk, CT. We are adding to a team that deliberately rejects the burnout culture of big public accounting - offering direct partner access, genuine mentorship, and a clearly lit path to Tax Manager.

What You'll DoTax Preparation & Review:

Prepare and review complex federal and state returns for high-net-worth individuals (Form 1040), corporations (1120/1120S), partnerships (1065), trusts, and estates.

Client Engagement:

Serve as a primary client contact: field day-to-day questions, gather tax data, and translate complex tax issues into plain language.

Research & Planning:

Conduct technical tax research on multi-step transactions and contribute to proactive planning strategies across a diverse industry client base.

Team Leadership:

Mentor, train, and review work product of junior associates and interns, raising team quality and confidence.

Compliance Management:

Own deadline management and compliance across all engagements, especially during peak busy season.

Workflow Optimization:

Identify opportunities to streamline return preparation workflows and flag efficiency gaps to leadership.

What You NeedExperience:

3+ years of progressive tax experience inside a public accounting firm.

Diverse Skillset:

Hands-on experience preparing and reviewing multiple return types (1040, 1065, 1120, 1120S) across different industries.

Technical Proficiency:

Proficiency with at least one major tax platform: UltraTax, ProSystem fx, CCH Axcess, or equivalent; plus tax research tools such as Checkpoint.

Location Presence:

Ability to work on-site at the Norwalk, CT office (hybrid schedule available - see below).

Communication:

Strong written and verbal communication skills for direct client relationship management.

Nice to

HaveCredentials:

Active CPA license or actively sitting for the CPA exam (firm covers exam fees and study support).

Education:

Master's degree in Taxation (MST) or related advanced accounting degree.

Process Improvement:

Track record of process-improvement initiatives within a tax or accounting department.

Pay & BenefitsBase Salary:

$100,000-$120,000 depending on experience and CPA credential status.

Bonus:

Performance-based bonus program targeting an additional 5% to 15% of base salary annually.

Health:

Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision with generous firm cost-sharing.

Retirement:

401(k) with a 4% company match.

PTO:

20 days flexible PTO + paid holidays + post-busy-season rest days.

Growth:

Firm-sponsored

CPE, CPA

exam fee reimbursement, and a defined promotion track to Tax Manager.

Location & ScheduleNorwalk, CT - HybridFull-time. Primarily on-site during ramp-up; hybrid flexibility of 3 days on-site / 2 days remote per week once established. Modern office space in downtown Norwalk.

About & How to ApplyWe are a client-first CPA firm where senior staff work closely with partners, contributions are visible, and career growth is structured - not promised someday. If you are ready to do complex work without sacrificing your quality of life, we want to hear from you.

To apply: Submit your resume and a brief note on your public accounting background through this posting. Qualified candidates will be contacted for a screening call within three business days.