Tax Senior - Tax Manager

Senior Tax Accountant – Public Accounting | Akron, OH

Join a Firm That Values You—Both as a Professional and a Person

Are you ready to step into a tax role where your work is appreciated, your input matters, and your career can truly grow?
This Akron-based CPA firm has built a reputation for doing things differently—by investing in their people, valuing balance, and building long-term relationships with clients and staff alike.

They’re now seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their close-knit, collaborative team. If you’re feeling overworked, under-recognized, or just ready for something more stable and rewarding, this could be the right move.

What You’ll Do

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations
• Work directly with business owners, CFOs, and CEOs across industries such as manufacturing, healthcare, professional services, restaurants, dental practices, and nonprofits
• Offer proactive tax planning and advisory insights—not just compliance work
• Manage multiple projects with the support of a reliable, experienced team
• Collaborate with leadership that values your ideas and invests in your professional growth

What They’re Looking For

• 3+ years of recent public accounting experience
• Ability to prepare and review returns independently from start to finish
• Strong communication skills and confidence working directly with clients
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Familiarity with tax software (UltraTax, CCH, Lacerte, or similar)

Why You’ll Love Working Here

🌿 Work-Life Balance that Actually Exists:

• Busy season hours average around 60/week , with a firm-wide push toward ~55/week
• Half-day Fridays outside of busy season—really
• Team-oriented environment with zero micromanagement

💼 Stability & Growth:

• A well-established, long-standing firm with deep roots in the Akron community
• Two partners are preparing for retirement , creating natural succession opportunities for the next generation of firm leaders
• Continued investment in staff development, education, and mentorship

💰 Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive salary based on experience
  • ~3 years’ experience: starting around $75K+
  • 8–10+ years: starting around $100K+
• Comprehensive benefits package: health, retirement, PTO, CPE support, and more

If you’re looking for a place where you can grow your career without sacrificing your life outside of work, this is it.
Reach out directly to Leigh Dehmer at [email protected] or 605-307-5814 to learn more - or apply today to start a conversation.

This firm is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or veteran status. We believe in fair, inclusive, and equitable hiring practices.