Senior Tax Accountant Job at Robert Half (Ogdensburg)

Senior Tax Accountant

Robert Half

Location:
United States , Ogdensburg

Category:
Finance

Contract Type:
Employment contract

Salary:

Not provided

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Job Description:

We’re seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join a well-established CPA firm with a strong presence in the North Country region. This role will support a broad range of client needs within a public accounting environment, including individual and business taxation, estates and trusts, nonprofits, and general advisory services. The ideal candidate brings experience in financial statement preparation and review, along with hands-on exposure to individual and business tax returns. This position will also offer a clear path for long-term growth, with potential for succession planning and/or partnership-track consideration for the right candidate.

Job Responsibility:

Prepare and examine a wide range of federal and state tax filings, including returns for individuals, businesses, estates, trusts, nonprofits, and related entities
Complete tax estimates and extension filings with careful attention to accuracy, timing, and applicable filing requirements
Contribute to income tax provision work, analyze tax-related financial statement accounts, and perform supporting reconciliations
Deliver ongoing tax planning, compliance guidance, and advisory support to individuals, privately held businesses, and related entities
Support payroll tax reporting, sales and use tax filings, bookkeeping activities, write-up work, and other general accounting engagements
Maintain organized workpapers, documentation, and client files throughout the engagement lifecycle
Communicate directly with clients to obtain needed records, clarify issues, and provide timely updates on deliverables
Collaborate with partners and staff on complex returns, client priorities, review work, and transition planning
Apply sound judgment when managing multiple assignments, prioritizing deliverables, and resolving client or technical issues
Adapt to firm technology and accounting workflows, including tax, accounting, payroll, bookkeeping, and related industry software

Requirements:

Minimum 5 years' experience in public accounting, including substantial exposure to preparing complex tax returns
prior review responsibility is strongly preferred
Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance or a related discipline preferred
an associate degree with comparable hands-on experience may also be considered
CPA preferred
CPA-track or CPA-eligible candidates will also be considered
Strong background in taxation, including individual and business income tax
Experience working with federal and state returns, estimated payments, extensions, tax provisions, reconciliations, and account analysis
Familiarity with payroll tax and sales tax reporting and compliance
Proficiency with public accounting technology used for tax preparation, bookkeeping, payroll, or client accounting services required
Knowledge of QuickBooks and/or other accounting applications is preferred
Strong computer skills and confidence learning new systems
Excellent organization, detail orientation, communication skills, and the ability to manage client-facing work with sound judgment and professionalism

What we offer:

medical
vision
dental
life and disability insurance
401(k) plan

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
May 11, 2026

Employment Type:

Fulltime

Work Type:

On-site work

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