Senior Tax Accountant

Cerity Partners•Cincinnati, OH

1d•$140,000 - $175,000•Remote

About The Position

Join the Cerity Partners Encino team! We are a sophisticated accounting and advisory practice specializing in serving high-net-worth individuals and their business enterprises, with particular depth in the real estate industry. This is a fully remote opportunity that can be based anywhere in the US. Why join us? True work-life balance: Flexible PTO policy that you can actually use Remote flexibility without sacrificing collaboration or career growth Longevity matters here: Our team includes partners and principals with decades of tenure—people stay because they love the work and the culture Deep client relationships: Work with the same clients year after year, not transactional engagements The qualified candidate is committed to public accounting, their peers, and clients with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Collaboration is essential to the success of this role. You are self-directed, proactive in developing solutions, and flexible enough to manage multiple priorities. About us: Our focus is to deliver significant value through Tax Planning and Compliance, Trusts & Estates, Accounting and Auditing, Entertainment and Business Management, and Business Advisory and Consulting Services. With a team that includes seasoned partners and principals, we benefit from exceptional tenure across our professional staff. This continuity means clients work with the same trusted advisors year after year, ensuring deep relationships and institutional knowledge that strengthen our service delivery and client outcomes. Position Summary: We are seeking a senior tax professional with at least 7 years of experience from a mid-to-large sized local firm with business accounting and tax experience to join our firm. This position is open due to firm growth and is not a replacement. You will be reviewing and adjusting the accounting prepared by our clients and preparing tax returns for Partnership, S‐Corporation, Individual, and Trust Tax Returns. Our firm has a broad base of clients in many industries, but the largest concentration is in real estate and experience in this area and partnerships is required. The qualified candidate is committed to public accounting, their peers, and clients with a high degree of integrity and professionalism. Collaboration is essential to the success of this role.

Requirements

College degree in accounting or similar field
Minimum of 7 years’ experience in public accounting
Experience working in a mid to large sized firm
Experience with partnership tax matters, including capital account maintenance under the 704(b) regs, 1040, 1031 exchanges, 1041 trust, S-Corp, 754 elections, section 163(j) and 199A
Experience and strong proficiency in Excel and a paperless office experience

Nice To Haves

Certified Public Accountant designation is preferred
Software experience in the following areas is desirable: Lacerte, QuickBooks and CCH Engagement.

Responsibilities

Prepare and review accounting and workpapers through trial balance in advance of tax return preparation
Work effectively with partners and all team members to develop solutions for our clients’ needs
Work directly with clients in a professional, supportive, and customer focused manner
Provide tax planning and special projects that require analysis, judgment and creative thinking
Maintain an understanding of relevant multi state tax and foreign compliance policies
Keep up with industry best practices and tax law updates
Assist in federal and state tax audits
Other tax projects as they arise