Senior Tax Accountant

SENIOR TAX ACCOUNTANT (CPA / EA)

Our client is an award-winning, multigenerational RIA firm based in CT, recognized as one of the 75 Best Places to Work for Financial Advisors nationwide by InvestmentNews. This modern, culture-driven firm provides integrated wealth management and tax advisory services to clients across Connecticut.

Position Summary : Prepare and review tax returns while developing tax and financial strategies within a Registered Investment Advisory (RIA) practice. This role combines technical tax expertise with wealth management coordination in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Key Responsibilities :

• Prepare and review individual, fiduciary, exempt, corporate, and partnership tax returns in compliance with federal and state laws

Calculate and prepare estimated federal and state tax payments for individuals and businesses

Develop and implement tax and financial strategies for clients

Communicate with clients and staff to ensure timely delivery of financial statement reviews focused on tax compliance and profit maximization

Interpret, investigate, and respond to IRS and state tax agency correspondence

Maintain current knowledge of tax law changes and business environment trends

Qualifications :

CPA or EA highly preferred

5+ years experience preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns

Tax planning and wealth management coordination experience

Client-facing experience with excellent communication and customer service skills

RIA industry experience preferred

Proficient in tax software (Lacerte, TaxDome, SurePrep preferred), QuickBooks, and Microsoft Office

Ability to thrive in fast-paced, deadline-driven environment

Strong team collaboration skills

Supervisory experience a plus; desire to grow into leadership role

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco / Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to the individual’s skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, office location and other geographic considerations, as well as other business and organizational needs. With that said, as required by local law in geographies that require salary range disclosure, Vaco / Highspring notes the salary range for the role is noted in this job posting. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses, and can participate in medical, dental, and vision benefits as well as the company’s 401(k) retirement plan.

Vaco by Highspring values a diverse workplace and strongly encourages women, people of color, LGBTQ+ individuals, people with disabilities, members of ethnic minorities, foreign-born residents, and veterans to apply.

EEO Notice

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Pay Transparency Notice

Determining compensation for this role (and others) at Vaco by Highspring depends upon a wide array of factors including but not limited to :

With that said, as required by local law, Vaco by Highspring believes that the following salary range referenced above reasonably estimates the base compensation for an individual hired into this position in geographies that require salary range disclosure. The individual may also be eligible for discretionary bonuses.