Sr. Tax Accountant
Robert Half Management Resources
Richmond, VAContract / TemporarySeen todaySeen in employer's feed today
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The Senior Tax Accountant will support tax compliance and preparation activities during tax season in Richmond, Virginia. The role focuses on individual and small business tax returns, including corporate filings, supporting schedules, and related documentation. The accountant will use Thomson Reuters and SurePrep, research tax issues, and manage multiple filings and deadlines. CPA or EA credentials are strongly preferred.
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Description
We are looking for an experienced Sr. Tax Accountant to support a range of tax compliance and preparation activities for a tax season contract position based in Richmond, Virginia. This opportunity is ideal for a detail-oriented candidate who can manage both individual and small business tax returns. The role requires strong technical tax knowledge, accuracy under deadlines, and the ability to work effectively across multiple filings and reporting requirements.
Responsibilities:
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Prepare and review individual tax returns to ensure complete, accurate, and timely filing.
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Manage corporate tax return preparation and supporting schedules in accordance with applicable regulations.
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Perform tax preparation activities by gathering financial data, validating records, and resolving discrepancies.
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Maintain organized tax workpapers and supporting files for compliance, audit readiness, and internal reference.
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Use tax software, including Thomson Reuters and SurePrep, to complete filings and streamline workflow execution.
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Research tax issues and apply current rules to support accurate reporting and compliance decisions.
Requirements
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CPA or EA strongly preferred
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5+ years of demonstrated experience preparing individual tax returns in an accounting or tax environment with strong attention to detail.
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Strong background in corporate tax return preparation and related compliance processes.
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Proven ability to manage tax preparation tasks with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
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Proficiency with tax technology platforms such as Thomson Reuters and SurePrep.
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Solid understanding of tax documentation, reconciliations, and record maintenance.
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Ability to prioritize multiple deadlines and work independently in a Contract role.
Robert Half is the world’s first and largest specialized talent solutions firm that connects highly qualified job seekers to opportunities at great companies. We offer contract, temporary and permanent placement solutions for finance and accounting, technology, marketing and creative, legal, and administrative and customer support roles.
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How this job compares
Set against the 971 open Tax Accountant jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 6, 2026.
- Pay
- This postingNot listed
- Virginia median$85–140K/yr26 salary ranges
- US median$33–42/hr25 hourly ranges
- Openings
- Olive Jobs lists 33 open Tax Accountant jobs in Virginia and 971 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
- Hiring the most in Virginia
- Robert Half7 open
- Deloitte4 open
- Cherry Bekaert3 open
- Experience
- This posting asks for at least 5 years of experience; Tax Accountant postings that state a minimum ask for 3 years at the median (844 postings).
- Education
- 656 of the 971 open Tax Accountant jobs (68%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.
Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 6, 2026. Pay medians are the middle values of the low ends and of the high ends of postings that list both ends of a range in the same cadence (a yearly salary or an hourly rate); a range's midpoint is halfway between its ends. Pay and experience figures resting on fewer than 20 postings are left out.
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