Senior Tax and Accounting Associate

CPA Firm | Full-Time | Start Date: After October 15, 2026

Compensation will be commensurate with experience and qualifications, with opportunities for performance based bonuses.

We are seeking an experienced Senior Tax & Accounting Associate to join our growing CPA firm. This position is ideal for an accounting professional who is comfortable handling a diverse workload and can work independently with minimal supervision.

The right candidate will have strong experience in tax preparation, monthly accounting, payroll processing, and month-end close, along with the critical-thinking skills necessary to research issues, identify problems, and find solutions.

Responsibilities

Tax

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns, including:
• Form 1040 – Individual
• Form 1041 – Trusts & Estates
• Form 1065 – Partnerships
• Form 1120-S – S Corporations
• Form 1120 – C Corporations
• Review client information for completeness and identify missing or inconsistent information.
• Perform tax research and resolve tax-related issues.
• Communicate with clients regarding questions and information needed to complete returns.
• Prepare organized and complete workpapers supporting tax return positions.

Accounting & Month-End Close

• Manage monthly accounting for multiple business clients.
• Perform bank and credit card reconciliations.
• Review and reconcile balance sheet accounts.
• Record adjusting journal entries.
• Review general ledgers for unusual or incorrect transactions.
• Complete month-end closing procedures.
• Prepare financial statements and ensure accounts are accurate and properly supported.
• Identify accounting issues and independently research and resolve discrepancies.

Payroll

• Process payroll for multiple clients.
• Prepare and/or review payroll tax filings and deposits.
• Maintain payroll tax rates and filing requirements.
• Assist with quarterly and year-end payroll reporting, including Forms 941, W-2 and 1099.
• Research and resolve payroll notices and discrepancies.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of recent public accounting experience strongly preferred.
• Demonstrated experience preparing individual and business income tax returns.
• Strong understanding of accounting principles and month-end close procedures.
• Hands-on payroll processing experience.
• Experience with QuickBooks Online and/or QuickBooks Desktop.
• Experience with professional tax preparation software; Drake Tax experience is a plus.
• Strong Excel skills.
• CPA or EA designation is a plus but not required for a candidate with strong relevant experience.

What We Are Looking For

This position requires more than data entry. We are looking for someone who can think through an assignment, recognize when something does not make sense, and determine how to resolve it.

The successful candidate should:

• Be a strong problem solver and critical thinker.
• Learn new systems and procedures quickly.
• Work independently and take ownership of assigned clients.
• Know when to research an issue before asking for assistance.
• Pay close attention to detail and produce accurate, well-supported work.
• Manage multiple deadlines and prioritize effectively.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members.
• Be dependable, organized, and accountable for completing assignments on time.

We are looking for a professional who wants to become an integral part of our team and is capable of managing responsibilities independently while maintaining the quality standards expected of a CPA firm.

Dohan CPA is a full-service CPA firm providing tax, accounting, payroll, assurance and advisory services to individuals and businesses.