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Tax Senior - Public

Robert Half Finance & Accounting

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Location
Shrewsbury, MA
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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

Bachelor's degree

Job overview

Robert Half seeks a Tax Senior for its public accounting team in Shrewsbury, MA. The role involves overseeing tax return preparation, coordinating audit engagements, guiding client assignments, producing workpapers, managing timelines and budgets, coaching entry-level staff, and maintaining strong client relationships while handling multiple priorities.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Accounting SoftwareMS OfficeQuickBooksProSystem FXCommunication

Qualifications

Bachelor's in Accounting4+ Years Public Tax ExperienceCPA/EA

Benefits

Medical Insurance
Vision Insurance
Dental Insurance
401(k) Match

Full job description

Description We are looking for a skilled Tax Senior to join a public accounting team. In this role, you will support a diverse client base by delivering tax, audit, and advisory services with accuracy and care. This position offers the opportunity to take ownership of engagements, strengthen client relationships, and contribute to the growth of entry-level team members.

Responsibilities:

  • Oversee the preparation and completion of tax returns for both individual and business clients, ensuring accuracy and timely delivery.

  • Coordinate audit and review engagements from planning through final reporting, maintaining quality standards throughout the process.

  • Guide client assignments across tax planning, compliance, research, and advisory work while managing each phase effectively.

  • Produce organized tax workpapers and supervise filings and related projects for for-profit, not-for-profit, and individual engagements.

  • Develop project timelines and set realistic budgets for tax and audit work to support efficient execution.

  • Coach and support entry-level team members by providing training, feedback, and day-to-day guidance within a collaborative team setting.

  • Serve as a trusted client contact by answering questions, offering practical recommendations, and fostering strong working relationships.

  • Monitor multiple priorities and deadlines independently while communicating progress clearly to clients and internal stakeholders. Requirements

  • Bachelor's in Accounting (Masters a plus)

  • 4+ years of recent public tax experience

  • CPA/EA preferred

  • Excellent communication

  • Accounting software and MS Office experience (QuickBooks and ProSystem FX a plus)

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.

Robert Half works to put you in the best position to succeed. We provide access to top jobs, competitive compensation and benefits, and free online training. Stay on top of every opportunity - whenever you choose - even on the go. Download the Robert Half app (https://www.roberthalf.com/us/en/mobile-app) and get 1-tap apply, notifications of AI-matched jobs, and much more.

All applicants applying for U.S. job openings must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Benefits are available to contract/temporary professionals, including medical, vision, dental, and life and disability insurance. Hired contract/temporary professionals are also eligible to enroll in our company 401(k) plan. Visit roberthalf.gobenefits.net for more information.

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