Senior Tax Accountant - Lakeland, FL (Full-Time) DOL

Thomas Howell Ferguson CPAs • Lakeland, FL

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas Howell Ferguson P.A. CPAs is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Accountant for their Lakeland office. This role involves delivering high-quality tax and accounting services to a diverse client base through tax compliance, planning, research, and financial statement preparation. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, highly organized, possess strong technical expertise, communication skills, and a commitment to exceptional client service. This is an in-person role.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting related with a minimum of five years of relevant experience in accounting, OR a Master’s degree in Accounting related with at least one year of relevant experience in accounting
• Expertise in Taxation (Corporate, Partnership, Estates, Individual), Auditing, Advanced Financial & Managerial Accounting and Reporting
• Ability to conduct accounting/tax research
• Proficiency in using accounting software

Responsibilities

• Review and prepare complex federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and trusts, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable tax laws.
• Support shareholders and managers in tax research, prepare responses to IRS and state notices, and managing client communications.
• Conduct tax planning projects and year-end strategies to identify tax-saving opportunities, reduce risk, ensure multi-jurisdictional compliance, and project estimated tax liabilities for clients.
• Train and mentor new staff; provided feedback, reviewed work, and served as a resource for technical and procedural questions.
• Prepare and review financial statements in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Principle.

Benefits

• Competitive annual salary and compensation package
• Flexible, full-time hours
• PTO
• Eight (8) paid holidays each year
• Parental Leave
• Health insurance through Blue Cross Blue Shield (firm covers 100% of employee coverage of some plans)
• Dental insurance for employees (100% employer-paid some plans)
• Optional vision insurance
• Life, short-term, and long-term disability insurance (100% employer paid)
• 401(k) retirement matching (up to 4%) and profit-sharing plan
• Employee Referral Bonus
• Team and social activities for employees
• A workplace culture that supports collaboration, teamwork, financial stability, and professional growth

What This Job Offers

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