Tax Senior

Baltimore, MD

$90,000 – $120,000 + bonus

There’s a point in most Tax careers where you stop asking for more work…

…and start asking for better work.

More ownership. Better clients. More trust. More involvement in conversations that actually matter.

That’s exactly where this role sits.

This Baltimore based CPA firm is looking for a Tax Senior who’s ready to move beyond simply preparing returns and become more involved in the advisory, relationship, and review side of the work as well.

Why this role exists

The firm continues to grow steadily and leadership is very aware of something a lot of firms ignore:

Good Seniors are the people who keep everything moving.

They bridge the gap between preparation and leadership.

Right now, they want someone who can confidently:

• Own work from start to finish
• Build trust with clients
• Review and improve work before it reaches Manager level
• Support and mentor more junior staff
• Start stepping into broader advisory conversations

This role is much more about progression than repetition.

The work itself

You’ll work across a broad generalist client base including:

• Partnerships
• S Corps
• Individuals
• Owner managed businesses
• Growing middle market clients

The variety keeps things commercially interesting and gives you strong exposure beyond pure compliance work.

You’re encouraged to understand the client behind the return, not just complete the task in front of you.

That’s where stronger Tax professionals separate themselves over time.

The environment

Professional, collaborative, and refreshingly low ego.

People work hard, but there isn’t the constant feeling of panic that exists in a lot of firms.

• Hybrid flexibility
• Strong leadership access
• Collaborative team structure
• Genuine investment in development and progression

You’ll have autonomy, but also support around you when needed.

That balance matters more at Senior level than most firms realise.

What your week actually feels like

Structured without being rigid.

You’re trusted to manage your workload properly.

You’ll have direct interaction with leadership, visibility with clients, and the opportunity to build confidence in areas beyond pure technical preparation work.

This is the stage where careers either accelerate or plateau depending on the environment around you.

This setup is designed for the first option.

The long term opportunity

This isn’t a role where you quietly sit at Senior level for years waiting for somebody above you to leave.

The firm wants people who continue growing.

That means opportunities naturally open up around:

• Review leadership
• Advisory exposure
• Client management
• Team development
• Future Manager progression

Especially for people who enjoy both the technical and relationship side of tax.

Who this suits

You’ll probably enjoy this if:

• You’re ready for more ownership
• You enjoy mentoring and supporting others
• You want client exposure beyond compliance
• You value culture and sustainability alongside progression
• You’re looking for a long term move rather than another short stop

This role suits someone who still enjoys public accounting, but wants the next version of it to feel more meaningful and more sustainable.

What they’re looking for

• Public accounting tax experience
• Strong preparation and review skills
• CPA preferred or actively pursuing
• Someone collaborative, proactive, and client focused
• Ability to manage work independently and support junior staff

Not ready with a resume? Or want a bit more information before applying? That’s fine. Apply the old-fashioned way, or simply reach out to me on LinkedIn or through the Distinct Recruitment website. I’ll happily talk you through the role, the firm, and where it could take you before you make any commitments.

I’m Abigail Stephen, Recruiter at Distinct. I don’t just look at job specs; I look at people, and where they’ll thrive. It’s not about filling gaps. It’s about finding a fit that lasts.

Outside of work, balance for me is Pilates to reset, travel to explore, and skiing to recharge. Because the truth is, you don’t slog through hours for the love of a spreadsheet. You do it for the freedom it buys you. Same principle here.