Trout CPA

Accounting firm offering tax, advisory services

Senior Tax Associate

Tax AccountingConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeLancaster, PA, USANo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

A bachelor's degree in Accounting is required.
Three to five years of tax preparation experience is required, preferably with a certified public accounting firm.
A Certified Public Accountant license or active progress toward licensure is required.
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills are required.
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment is required.
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills are required.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
Manage tax engagements and help ensure accurate, timely client deliverables.
Research tax issues and identify opportunities to reduce clients’ tax liabilities.
Assist with tax planning, consulting, and tax provision work.
Review the work of Associates and provide guidance and feedback.
Communicate with clients and team members regarding tax matters and engagement expectations.

Desired Qualifications

Experience with CCH Axcess or comparable tax software is a plus.
Tax preparation experience with a certified public accounting firm is preferred.

Description

Trout CPA, a full-service certified public accounting firm, is seeking a Senior Associate in its Tax department. In this role, you’ll take greater ownership of tax engagements while continuing to build your technical expertise. You’ll prepare and review complex tax returns, identify planning opportunities, support client relationships, and help guide Associates through the preparation process.

Major responsibilities and duties include:

Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns
Manage tax engagements and help ensure accurate, timely client deliverables
Research tax issues and identify opportunities to reduce clients’ tax liabilities
Assist with tax planning, consulting, and tax provision work
Review the work of Associates and provide guidance and feedback
Communicate with clients and team members regarding tax matters and engagement expectations

Requirements

Bachelor degree in Accounting
Three (3) to five (5) years of strong tax preparation experience preferably with a CPA firm
CPA license or actively working toward licensure
Strong analytical, communication, and project management skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Experience with CCH Axcess or comparable tax software is a plus
Advanced Excel and Microsoft Office skills

About the Company

Trout CPA

Accounting firm offering tax, advisory services

Trout CPA provides accounting and advisory services for businesses and individuals in central Pennsylvania, with offices in Lancaster, Lancaster City, Carlisle, and Mechanicsburg. It offers traditional services such as tax preparation and financial statements, along with outsourced accounting, data analytics, and other business solutions. The firm assigns clients to a team of specialists who match each client’s needs, ensuring personalized service. Its goal is to help clients manage taxes, finances, and operations more effectively by delivering tailored accounting, analytics, and advisory support.

Company size: 51-200
Company stage: Not listed
Total funding: Not listed
Headquarters: Lancaster, PA
Founded: 1929

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