Senior Tax Accountant

Current • Fayetteville, AR

16h • Onsite

About The Position

As a Senior Accountant in Traditional Tax at Abacus!, you will manage complex tax engagements for high-wealth business owners across a variety of industries. You will oversee the preparation and review of federal, state, and local tax returns, ensure regulatory compliance, and provide strategic tax-planning support. The position participates directly in client meetings to present and deliver completed returns, strengthens client relationships, and contributes to the quality and success of the Traditional Tax department.

This is a full-time, salaried exempt position based in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The role reports to Traditional Tax Managers or a Partner of the firm and may supervise Staff Accountants and Interns. Normal office hours are expected, with flexibility; some weeks will require more than 40 hours. The employee may also be assigned duties beyond those listed.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• At least five years of public accounting tax experience, including at least one year in a supervisory role.
• Strong knowledge of tax law and compliance standards.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
• Must pass a CJIS background check.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree.
• CPA certification.
• Experience with UltraTax, QuickBooks, QuickBooks Online, and AdvanceFlow.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns.
• Manage tax engagements from planning through completion, ensuring accuracy, timeliness, and compliance.
• Supervise, mentor, and review the work of Staff Accountants and Interns.
• Develop and implement tax-planning strategies for high-wealth business owners and their entities.
• Conduct tax research and provide technical guidance to clients and team members.
• Communicate with clients to gather information, review tax strategies, and deliver final returns.
• Assist Managers and Partners in presenting tax solutions and advising clients on financial matters.
• Ensure tax filings are accurate and submitted by required deadlines.
• Identify opportunities for process improvements within the Traditional Tax department.
• Collaborate with audit and accounting services teams to provide integrated client support.

Benefits

• Health insurance, including options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Dental insurance, including options for fully paid employee-only coverage.
• Vision insurance.
• Company-paid life insurance.
• Company-paid long-term and short-term disability insurance.
• Supplemental life insurance, critical illness, and accident insurance.
• Classic Safe Harbor 401(k) plan with employer contributions.
• Professional growth, learning, and development opportunities, including access to Becker and LinkedIn Learning.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior