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Who We Are
Since 1980, Swink Coplen & Company, P.C. has provided comprehensive accounting, tax, and consulting services throughout the St. Louis metropolitan area. We pride ourselves on staying progressive in technology and industry practices while remaining grounded in the core values of integrity, professionalism, responsiveness, and exceptional client service.
As a locally owned and growing firm, we offer something many larger firms cannot: the opportunity to have a meaningful impact on the future of the organization. We value innovative thinking, entrepreneurial drive, and team members who are excited to help shape the next chapter of our firm's success.
The Role
Swink Coplen & Company is seeking a motivated Tax Senior/Supervisor to join our growing tax practice. This position offers an excellent opportunity for a tax professional with a strong foundation in public accounting who is ready to take on more complex client work and continue expanding their technical and client service skills.
The ideal candidate has solid experience preparing individual and business tax returns and is looking to grow into a role with greater client responsibility. This individual will work closely with managers and partners to serve clients. They will also have the opportunity to review the work and mentor staff-level accountants as their experience grows.
Responsibilities & Essential Functions
Tax Preparation & Client Services
- Prepare and/or review individual, business, multi-state corporate, consolidated, and S corporation tax returns for small to medium-sized businesses.
- Perform technical research on tax issues requiring judgment and the formulation of alternative courses of action.
- Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local tax regulations.
- Serve as a resource for tax questions and issues from both tax and client accounting services staff.
- Assist with tax planning and identify opportunities to provide additional value to clients.
Team Collaboration & Development
- Collaborate with managers and partners on client engagements and tax administration projects.
- Provide guidance, feedback, and informal mentorship to staff-level accountants as needed.
- Demonstrate strong technical skills, work quality, and application of professional and firm standards.
- Attend and participate in firm-wide and department meetings.
Client Relationships & Growth
- Assist in meeting with prospective clients and cultivating relationships through referral sources.
- Develop and maintain client relationships through business and social interactions.
- Identify opportunities to provide additional services to clients beyond tax preparation.
Practice Management
- Stay current on tax legislation, regulations, and industry developments.
- Apply firm policies, procedures, and quality standards consistently across engagements.
Requirements
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree a plus.
- Minimum of 5 years of tax experience, including at least 4 years with a public accounting firm.
- CPA license or working toward completion of CPA requirements
- Supervisory or mentoring experience preferred but not required.
- Familiarity with the AICPA Professional Code of Conduct.
- Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs such as Outlook, Word, and Excel.
- Experience with CCH Axcess Tax preferred but not required.
- Self-starter who is comfortable working with minimal supervision and willing to accept complex assignments in addition to routine tax work.
- Ability and desire to develop and maintain client relationships.
Benefits
At Swink Coplen & Company, we value our people and recognize that our team is our greatest asset. We believe in supporting both professional success and personal well-being. Benefits include:
- Competitive salary and annual performance bonus
- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision coverage
- Health reimbursement arrangement for deductible expenses
- Generous PTO and flex scheduling
- Profit sharing and 401(k) matching
- Customized hybrid remote work arrangements
- Home office equipment allowances
- Time allotted for charitable and civic involvement
- Firm-sponsored activities and events
- Numerous additional benefits that make Swink Coplen a wonderful place to build a career
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax accountant jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Proficiency in tax software such as CCH Axcess, Lacerte, or UltraTax
- Experience preparing federal and state corporate or individual tax returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 and deferred tax accounting for corporate roles
- Strong Excel skills and familiarity with ERP systems such as SAP or Oracle
Tips for Your Tax Accountant Job Search
Tailor your resume to each filing season
Highlight specific tax forms you've prepared, such as 1120, 1065, or 1040, and quantify the volume you handled in a season. Recruiters at public accounting firms scan for form experience before anything else on a tax accountant resume.
Lead with your CPA status clearly
If you're CPA-licensed, put it directly after your name in the header. If you're a CPA candidate, list your exam progress by section. Ambiguity here costs you callbacks, because many tax roles screen on certification status before reading further.
Filter openings by tax software proficiency
Most listings specify a platform, whether GoSystem, Thomson Reuters UltraTax, Lacerte, or CCH Axcess. Search for roles that match the software you know best, because onboarding time tied to retraining is a real objection hiring managers raise.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax accountant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Prepare for technical tax law questions upfront
Interviewers at corporate and public accounting firms routinely ask scenario-based questions on deferred tax accounting, ASC 740, or recent code changes. Review the most recent tax legislation before any interview so your answers reflect current law, not outdated rules.
Negotiate start dates around busy seasons
If you're mid-search in the fourth quarter or early January, flag your availability relative to filing deadlines. Firms filling a tax accountant role in January expect someone ready before the March crunch, and proactively addressing your timeline removes a common late-stage hesitation.
Tax Accountant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax accountants?
The companies hiring the most tax accountants right now include Intuit, Jobot, and RSM, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Florida, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand tends to concentrate at public accounting firms during filing season and at large corporations ahead of quarterly close periods.
How many tax accountant jobs are remote?
About 53% of tax accountant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, with remote availability highest in individual and small-business tax preparation roles compared to corporate in-house positions, which more often require on-site presence during quarterly reporting cycles.
How do you become a tax accountant?
Earn a bachelor's degree in accounting or finance, then pass the CPA exam, which requires meeting your state board's credit-hour requirement, typically including specific accounting and business courses. Build experience preparing returns during internships or staff roles at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department. Specialized knowledge in a tax area, such as corporate, partnership, or international tax, strengthens your long-term career path.
Can you get hired as a tax accountant with little experience?
Yes, entry-level tax accountant roles exist specifically for candidates with limited professional experience, particularly at public accounting firms that hire new graduates each fall for the upcoming filing season. Demonstrating hands-on exposure through internships, volunteer tax preparation programs, or relevant coursework in tax law and accounting software closes much of the experience gap hiring managers expect at the staff level.
What does the tax accountant interview process look like?
Most tax accountant interview processes include an initial recruiter or HR screen, followed by one or two rounds with the hiring manager and a team lead or senior accountant. You'll likely face technical questions on return preparation, tax code application, or software proficiency, and sometimes a brief case study or review of a sample tax scenario to assess your analytical approach and accuracy under a realistic work condition.
Where can I find and apply to tax accountant jobs?
You can find and apply to tax accountant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search for roles that match your experience level, specialization, and preferred location or remote arrangement, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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