A growing accounting and compliance services organization supporting, nonprofits, ministers, and related organizations nationwide, is seeking a Senior Tax Accountant to join their team in Noblesville, Indiana. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced tax professional who wants meaningful client ownership, manageable busy-season expectations, and the chance to help shape a growing tax department.

What You'll Do as the Senior Tax Accountant:

Manage tax returns from preparation through final review and filing
Review individual and business tax returns prepared by other team members
Identify missing information, inconsistencies, and potential tax issues
Communicate directly with clients to resolve questions and gather supporting documentation
Finalize returns and ensure accuracy before submission
Prepare and review primarily individual Form 1040 returns and related business returns
Assist with Form 990 nonprofit returns as needed
Develop expertise in clergy and ministerial tax matters
Learn specialized tax treatment related to minister compensation and church-related organizations
Partner closely with the Director of Tax Services and existing tax preparation staff
Help organize and manage tax workflow during busy season
Build trusted, long-term client relationships
Support process improvements as the tax department grows
Potentially assist with hiring, training, and mentoring additional tax professionals over time
Take on increasing responsibility as the tax practice expands

Must-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field
3+ years of professional tax experience preferred
Hands-on tax preparation experience
Strong individual Form 1040 experience
Ability to manage a tax return independently through completion
Experience reviewing or finalizing tax returns
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Comfort working directly with clients
Strong organization and attention to detail
Ability to manage multiple returns and priorities simultaneously
Sound professional judgment
Stable work history preferred
Ability to work primarily in-office in Noblesville

Nice-to-Haves as the Senior Tax Accountant:

CPA designation
Enrolled Agent designation
Form 990 experience
Nonprofit tax experience
Experience reviewing returns prepared by junior staff
Experience with clergy or ministerial tax matters
Public accounting experience
Experience working with local, regional, or national tax firms
Experience mentoring or training tax staff
Interest in future tax department leadership
Experience working in a growing tax practice

The Company Offers:

Base salary of $65,000-$85,000, depending on experience
Potential flexibility up to $90,000 for an exceptional candidate
Employer-paid health insurance
Employer-paid dental insurance
Employer-paid vision insurance
401(k) with company match
Paid time off
PTO flexibility based on experience
Potential additional time off following busy-season workloads
Primarily in-office schedule with hybrid flexibility for the right candidate
Sustainable busy-season expectations
Typical busy season of approximately 50 hours per week for roughly 6-8 weeks per year
Relaxed, collaborative work environment
Long-tenured team
Opportunity to help shape a growing tax department
Potential progression into hiring, mentoring, and future leadership responsibilities
Meaningful client-facing work without the extreme workload often associated with traditional public accounting firms

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