Tax Senior Jobs

Tax Senior jobs are open across public accounting, corporate tax departments, financial services, and professional services firms, at every level from staff accountant to manager-track, with specializations in federal tax compliance, international tax, and partnership taxation. Find a role that fits from the openings below and apply directly.

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Overview

Open roles1,688+
Top stateCalifornia
Top employerBDO
Top cityLos Angeles, CA
Work type53% Hybrid
Top industryAccounting

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Dutchie
Senior Tax Analyst
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Dutchie
New 20h ago
Senior Tax Analyst
Dutchie
Remote
Business Analyst
Data Analytics
Data Science
$75k - $120k/yr
Remote (US)
Bachelor's degree in finance

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WillScot
WS - Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
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WillScot
New 22h ago
WS - Senior Indirect Tax Analyst
WillScot
Scottsdale, Arizona
Business Development
Partnerships & Business Development
Sales
Bachelor's degree
1,001-5,000

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Smith + Howard
Tax Senior
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Smith + Howard
New 23h ago
Tax Senior
Smith + Howard
Atlanta, Georgia
Finance
Accounting
Tax
Audit
On-Site
Bachelor's

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John Hancock
Senior Tax Manager
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John Hancock
New 23h ago
Senior Tax Manager
John Hancock
Boston, Massachusetts
Account Management
Customer Service
Customer Support
$92k - $160k/yr
Hybrid
Bachelor's degree in finance
1,001-5,000

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Senior Tax Accountant
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Added 1d ago
Senior Tax Accountant
Swink Coplen & Company, P.C.
St. Louis, Missouri
Customer Service
Customer Support
Hospitality & Guest Services
Hybrid
Master's degree

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Tax Senior Job Market

Who's Hiring

  • BDO
    BDO172
  • CohnReznick
    CohnReznick59
  • RSM
    RSM44
  • Baker Tilly Canada
    Baker Tilly Canada39
  • Deloitte
    Deloitte37

Top Industries Hiring

  • Accounting & Auditing88
  • Technology & Software32
  • Manufacturing10
  • Staffing & Recruiting8
  • Consulting & Professional Services8

What Employers Look For

The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs.

  • CPA license or active CPA exam candidacy with intent to complete
  • Three to five years of federal and state income tax compliance or provision experience
  • Proficiency in tax software such as GoSystem, OneSource, or CCH Axcess
  • Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting and deferred tax concepts
  • Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, taxation, or a related field
  • Experience reviewing the work of staff-level accountants and providing feedback

Tips for Your Tax Senior Job Search

Tailor your resume to the engagement type

Public accounting and corporate tax roles read resumes differently. Highlight billable client work, industry exposure, and compliance volume for public firms. For corporate roles, emphasize process ownership, provision work, and cross-functional collaboration with finance and legal.

Quantify your return and provision experience

Hiring managers for tax senior roles want to see scope, not just duties. Note the number of returns you reviewed, the size of the tax provision you supported, and any jurisdictions you covered. Specific detail separates your resume from generic compliance-focused candidates.

Target openings that match your ASC 740 depth

Many tax senior postings require ASC 740 experience, but the depth varies widely. Read each job description carefully before applying. If a role emphasizes quarterly provision work, make sure your resume reflects that specifically rather than listing it as a secondary responsibility.

Apply early to roles that fit

Migrate Mate lists tax senior 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 case questions in interviews

Tax senior interviews routinely include scenario-based questions on deferred tax treatment, uncertain tax positions, or multi-state apportionment. Review the mechanics of a tax provision build and be ready to walk through your reasoning out loud, not just state a conclusion.

Negotiate start date around filing season

If you're leaving a public firm, most employers understand that an early February through mid-April departure is difficult. Name your available start date clearly in your application and confirm it early in the process to avoid offer delays or misaligned expectations.

Tax Senior Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions

Which companies are hiring the most tax seniors?

The companies hiring the most tax seniors right now include BDO, CohnReznick, and RSM, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Demand is concentrated in large public accounting firms, Fortune 500 corporate tax departments, and financial services companies with complex multi-state or international tax obligations.

How many tax senior jobs are remote?

About 73% of tax senior openings are fully remote or hybrid as of September 2026, making it one of the more flexible roles in the accounting field. Provision and compliance work tied to corporate tax departments tends to offer the highest share of remote arrangements, while client-facing roles at public accounting firms more often require in-office or hybrid schedules.

How do you become a tax senior?

You become a tax senior by building two to four years of hands-on tax compliance or provision experience, typically starting as a staff accountant at a public firm or in a corporate tax department. Earning your CPA license is the most direct accelerant. Taking on review responsibilities, ownership of complex returns, and ASC 740 provision work signals readiness for the senior level to most hiring managers.

Can you get a tax senior job without much experience?

Getting hired as a tax senior with limited experience is difficult because the role carries review and sign-off responsibilities that require demonstrated technical judgment. The most effective path is to focus on roles at smaller firms or regional practices where the senior title reflects two years of experience rather than four. Completing the CPA exam, even without a full license, and owning a specific niche like pass-through entities or state and local tax can offset thinner years of experience in targeted searches.

What does the tax senior interview process look like?

The tax senior interview process typically runs two to four rounds. The first is a recruiter or HR screen focused on experience and availability. A technical interview with a tax manager or director follows, covering compliance mechanics, provision concepts, and your review process for staff work. Final rounds usually include a meeting with a partner or department head and may involve a short technical case or a review of your actual work product.

Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs?

You can find and apply to tax senior jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States in one place. Search the available roles, find the ones that match your experience and target industry, and apply directly to each listing from the page.

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