Tax Senior Jobs in Georgia
Tax Senior jobs in Georgia are in strong demand, with consistent hiring concentrated in public accounting, corporate tax departments, and financial services firms across a market that ranks among the most active in the Southeast. Atlanta leads hiring volume by a wide margin, with Savannah and Augusta contributing steady openings tied to regional firms and manufacturing anchors. Well-established employers with deep Georgia footprints include Deloitte, PricewaterhouseCoopers, and NCR Voyix, and the most sought-after specialties are federal and state income tax compliance, ASC 740 reporting, and partnership taxation. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard. Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
SUMMARY
In our Tax Senior role, you will communicate with our clients and get an understanding of their businesses and how we can help them be successful. This will include performing various aspects of tax compliance, projections, preparing responses to tax notices, assistance with special projects, and communicating with clients and building relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
- Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
- Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing “above and beyond the call of duty” if necessary.
- Assists in handling routine audits, questions, and notices from federal or state agencies.
- Frequent client contact, especially with respect to updating clients on progress of outstanding items and answering basic questions.
- Requests appropriate information from clients and/or supervisors to prepare tax returns and other filings.
- Meet chargeable hour goal of 1,700 annually.
- Meet interim billable hour goals (i.e. – 750 hours during busy season, monthly budgets, etc.).
- Pass CPA exam and CPA eligible (have completed 150 semester hours of education).
- Act as a mentor and role model for tax staff.
- Identifies apparent tax issues, able to discuss them effectively with others, works with partners, other client service team members and appropriate firm experts to manage timely resolution.
- Prepare/supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
- Prepares more complex tax returns for review and thoroughly addresses all review points after reviewed.
- Reviews tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients.
- Assists with the presentation and delivery of in-house training.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program
- CPA license strongly preferred
- Two to five years of public accounting experience, preferred
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment
Do you want a career without limits? Do you want to shape your own future and be surrounded by people who listen? If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you at Smith + Howard. Smith + Howard is a family of companies that offers tax, audit, accounting and advisory and wealth management services. We are headquartered in Atlanta with offices across the Southeast, while still offering a local firm flavor. We offer competitive pay, excellent training opportunities and great benefits. You can help influence our culture and have the support and dedication from our leaders to help you achieve your career goals. Smith + Howard provides a great opportunity for professional growth and advancement within one of the nation’s top accounting firms. If you are ready to make a career move and join a firm consistently named a “Best of the Best Firms” (Inside Public Accounting), we invite you to complete our employment application.
SUMMARY
In our Tax Senior role, you will communicate with our clients and get an understanding of their businesses and how we can help them be successful. This will include performing various aspects of tax compliance, projections, preparing responses to tax notices, assistance with special projects, and communicating with clients and building relationships.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Adhere to professional ethics of the firm and AICPA.
- Adhere to firm policy regarding client confidentiality.
- Demonstration of professional interest in providing clients with quality services and personal attention by performing “above and beyond the call of duty” if necessary.
- Assists in handling routine audits, questions, and notices from federal or state agencies.
- Frequent client contact, especially with respect to updating clients on progress of outstanding items and answering basic questions.
- Requests appropriate information from clients and/or supervisors to prepare tax returns and other filings.
- Meet chargeable hour goal of 1,700 annually.
- Meet interim billable hour goals (i.e. – 750 hours during busy season, monthly budgets, etc.).
- Pass CPA exam and CPA eligible (have completed 150 semester hours of education).
- Act as a mentor and role model for tax staff.
- Identifies apparent tax issues, able to discuss them effectively with others, works with partners, other client service team members and appropriate firm experts to manage timely resolution.
- Prepare/supervise preparation of tax accrual workpapers.
- Prepares more complex tax returns for review and thoroughly addresses all review points after reviewed.
- Reviews tax law developments and determines which developments apply to clients.
- Assists with the presentation and delivery of in-house training.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting/Finance or other relevant degree program
- CPA license strongly preferred
- Two to five years of public accounting experience, preferred
- Knowledge of basic accounting procedures and Generally Accepted Accounting Principles (GAAP)
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications
- Ability to multi-task with excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Must be able to meet assigned deadlines in a fast-paced, team environment
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- Manufacturing
- Insurance
- Staffing & Recruiting
- Construction & Real Estate
What Georgia Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior jobs across Georgia.
- Active CPA license issued or recognized by the Georgia State Board of Accountancy
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a closely related field required
- Three or more years of public accounting or corporate tax experience
- Hands-on experience with federal and Georgia state income tax compliance
- Proficiency in tax software such as OneSource, GoSystem, or CCH Axcess
- Strong research and writing skills for technical tax positions and client memos
Tax Senior Jobs in Georgia: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a tax senior in Georgia?
Becoming a tax senior in Georgia typically requires a CPA license issued by the Georgia State Board of Accountancy, which administers licensure under state law and requires passing the Uniform CPA Exam, meeting Georgia's education requirements, and completing supervised accounting experience. Most employers also expect a bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field. Starting in a staff accountant or tax associate role at a public firm or corporate tax department is the standard path to reaching the senior level.
How much do tax seniors make in Georgia?
Tax seniors in Georgia earn a median of about $81,900 a year, based on May 2025 Bureau of Labor Statistics wage data, ranging from around $51,830 for the lowest 10% to over $145,960 for the top 10%. Pay rises with experience, specialty, and employer.
Which companies hire tax seniors in Georgia?
Employers hiring tax seniors in Georgia right now include Koch, CohnReznick, and Aprio, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of September 2026. Georgia's concentration of Fortune 500 headquarters and Big Four offices in Atlanta means corporate and public accounting roles are available year-round across a range of industries.
Which Georgia cities have the most tax senior jobs?
Atlanta, Alpharetta, and Duluth have the most tax senior openings in Georgia. Atlanta dominates because it serves as the regional headquarters for major accounting firms, financial institutions, and large corporations, while Savannah and Augusta draw openings from regional CPA firms and the manufacturing and healthcare employers that anchor those local economies.
Are there remote tax senior jobs in Georgia?
Yes, and more than most fields. Tax senior work is largely desk-based and document-driven, making it well suited to remote and hybrid arrangements. About 56% of tax senior openings tied to Georgia are remote or hybrid as of September 2026, reflecting how widely firms have adopted flexible schedules since the pandemic. Compliance and provision work tends to be the most remote-compatible, while roles involving direct client service or internal team management are more likely to require some in-office presence.
How can I get hired as a tax senior in Georgia with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is landing a tax associate or staff accountant role at a public accounting firm and building toward the senior title from there. Large Georgia employers including Deloitte and PricewaterhouseCoopers run structured new-graduate programs through their Atlanta offices that accept candidates with an accounting degree and a CPA exam in progress. Adjacent roles in bookkeeping, accounts payable, or general accounting at Georgia-based companies can also serve as a bridge, especially when paired with active progress toward CPA licensure through the Georgia State Board of Accountancy.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior jobs in Georgia?
You can find and apply to tax senior jobs in Georgia on Migrate Mate, which lists current Georgia openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your background and target location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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