Tax Senior

Why join our Tax Team?

Our Tax Team is the place for professionals who enjoy independent work with strong support behind them when needed. You’ll have the chance to build real relationships with clients and team members, not just process numbers. From preparing returns to reviewing and guiding at more experienced stages, you’ll be hands-on and client-facing. With clear career progression and endless opportunities for growth, you’ll always know what’s next and have the resources to get there. 

What sets HTB Apart?

• Paid and Banked Overtime - Your extra effort is recognized & rewarded with options to receive overtime pay or bank hours for future paid time-off
• Generous Time-Off - Enjoy paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, & early summer Fridays that support a healthy work-life balance
• Comprehensive Benefits - Our full benefits package includes medical, dental, vision, & supplemental insurance along with 401(k) retirement plan options
• Flexible & Hybrid Schedules - Work where you are most productive, with scheduled options that support both structure and freedom
• Growth-Focused Culture - Take advantage of our internal THRIVE Development Program designed to guide your career at every stage
• Employee Communities - Build relationships with your peers through our Young Professionals Organization (YoPreaux) & Women's Initiative Network (WIN)

About the Role

The Tax Senior performs a wide variety of work assigned with a minimum of assistance.  They are able to complete assigned areas of increasing complexity and, when problems arise, outline them for management and then act on advice. They are able to adhere to time budgets on jobs assigned and display professional conduct. They may lead Staff Accountants and assist in their training, displaying confidence and ease in the presence of staff and client representatives. 

Primary Responsibilities 

• Performs diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of a Senior, Manager and/or Partner
• Possesses knowledge of tax regulations in order to answer clients' questions
• Prepares personal, corporate, partnership, and S-Corp returns of increasing complexity
• Responds to tax notices of any sort and prepares initial drafts of letters required
• Performs tax research projects requiring minimal expertise
• Prepares tax accruals as may be required in preparing corporate tax returns
• Begins to demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards
• Meets time constraints and client deadlines
• Participates in tax planning and projections
• Becomes proficient in using the firm's software programs and prepares other reports, projects, and duties as may be assigned
• Begins acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationships and loyalty

Education, Experience, & Certifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting from a four-year college or university
• Two (2) to four (4) years of related experience and/or training, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Active CPA License is a plus, candidates pursuing certification are encouraged to apply

HTB is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, age, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, disability, protected veteran status or other protected classifications.