Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Ohio
Tax Senior Associate jobs in Ohio are consistently active across public accounting, corporate tax, and financial services, with demand running from staff-level candidates through senior reviewers ready to step into manager roles. Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati anchor most of the hiring, where firms like Deloitte, Ernst & Young, and Grant Thornton maintain significant Ohio practices. The sharpest demand is in federal and state tax compliance, partnership taxation, and ASC 740 income tax provision work. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Senior Tax Manager – Columbus, OH
Location: Columbus, OH
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150,000–$250,000 + Profit Sharing + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Tax Manager to join their growing team. This opportunity is designed for a tax professional who wants to take on meaningful client relationships, mentor staff, contribute to business growth, and build toward future leadership within a leading mid-market CPA and advisory firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review complex tax returns and financial accounting deliverables.
* Assist with tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements.
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact.
* Mentor and provide guidance to staff accountants and interns.
* Lead and contribute to firm initiatives, team-building, and community involvement.
* Help grow client relationships and contribute to the firm’s continued success.
Requirements
* 1–3 years of public accounting experience in tax or audit.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
* CPA, EA, or JD required.
* Experience with tax or financial accounting deliverables.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
* Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from the Columbus, OH office or willingness to relocate.
The role emphasizes leadership, relationship-building, communication, mentoring, and community involvement in addition to technical tax expertise.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Profit sharing
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold CPA,EA or JD?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Job Summary
Senior Tax Manager – Columbus, OH
Location: Columbus, OH
Work Arrangement: Hybrid
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: $150,000–$250,000 + Profit Sharing + Benefits
About the Opportunity
Our client is seeking a motivated Senior Tax Manager to join their growing team. This opportunity is designed for a tax professional who wants to take on meaningful client relationships, mentor staff, contribute to business growth, and build toward future leadership within a leading mid-market CPA and advisory firm.
Key Responsibilities
* Prepare and review complex tax returns and financial accounting deliverables.
* Assist with tax planning, compliance, and consulting engagements.
* Develop and maintain strong client relationships and serve as a trusted point of contact.
* Mentor and provide guidance to staff accountants and interns.
* Lead and contribute to firm initiatives, team-building, and community involvement.
* Help grow client relationships and contribute to the firm’s continued success.
Requirements
* 1–3 years of public accounting experience in tax or audit.
* Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field.
* CPA, EA, or JD required.
* Experience with tax or financial accounting deliverables.
* Strong communication, problem-solving, and technical skills.
* Ability to work in a hybrid capacity from the Columbus, OH office or willingness to relocate.
The role emphasizes leadership, relationship-building, communication, mentoring, and community involvement in addition to technical tax expertise.
Pay: $150,000.00 - $250,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Profit sharing
Application Question(s):
- Do you hold CPA,EA or JD?
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
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- Accounting & Auditing
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What Ohio Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs across Ohio.
- CPA license active in Ohio or eligible for Ohio reciprocity through the Accountancy Board
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, taxation, or a closely related field from an accredited institution
- Two to four years of public accounting or corporate tax experience in a relevant practice area
- Demonstrated technical proficiency in federal and state income tax compliance and reporting
- Experience preparing or reviewing partnership, corporate, or individual returns in a team setting
- Strong written and verbal communication skills for client-facing and internal advisory work
Tax Senior Associate Jobs in Ohio: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior associate in Ohio?
The standard path starts with a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field, followed by earning your CPA license through the Accountancy Board of Ohio, which requires passing all four sections of the Uniform CPA Examination and completing the state's experience requirement. Most Ohio firms hire tax seniors from their staff associate ranks after two to three years of compliance and advisory work, with strong performance reviews and demonstrated technical depth in a specialty like federal corporate tax or pass-through entity work accelerating the move.
How much do tax senior associates make in Ohio?
Tax senior associates in Ohio earn a median of about $79,320 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $52,140 for the lowest 10% to over $131,400 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax senior associates in Ohio?
Employers hiring tax senior associates in Ohio right now include Meaden & Moore, Intuit, and Hantz, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Ohio's concentration of Big Four and large regional firm offices in Columbus, Cleveland, and Cincinnati means both public accounting and in-house corporate tax roles are regularly available across the state.
Which Ohio cities have the most tax senior associate jobs?
Cleveland, Columbus, and Cincinnati have the most tax senior associate openings in Ohio. Columbus leads because of its dense cluster of Big Four offices, Fortune 500 headquarters, and a large financial services sector, while Cleveland draws volume from its legacy manufacturing and healthcare anchors and Cincinnati benefits from the concentration of consumer goods and regional bank headquarters that maintain substantial in-house tax teams.
Are there remote tax senior associate jobs in Ohio?
Yes, and more than most fields. About 68% of tax senior associate openings tied to Ohio are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the desk-based and document-driven nature of most tax compliance and advisory work. Federal and state income tax compliance, tax provision preparation, and research roles tend to be the most remote-accessible, while roles with heavy client interaction or multi-state audit exposure typically require more in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax senior associate in Ohio with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is through a staff associate role at one of Ohio's large public accounting firms, where structured rotational programs at offices like Deloitte Columbus or EY Cleveland regularly take recent accounting graduates and develop them toward the senior level over two to three years. Candidates who pass at least one CPA exam section before applying stand out immediately. Adjacent roles in tax compliance at Ohio-based corporate finance teams or regional banks also provide a realistic lateral entry, especially for candidates with a master's in taxation or relevant internship experience.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Ohio?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs in Ohio on Migrate Mate, which lists current Ohio openings from employers actively hiring. Find the roles that fit your background and apply directly to each one.
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