Senior Tax Accountant

About the role

Meadows Urquhart takes pride in being a different kind of accounting firm. Our founding partners had a simple yet profound vision of a firm known for its supportive workplace culture. We knew that by creating a positive environment for our team and bringing a personal touch to client relationships, we would build genuine, long-lasting partnerships with our clients.

Founded in 2004, we are a privately held partnership named one of the fastest growing firms in 2024. Our 50 employees provide tax, assurance, and consulting services to many industries including real estate, construction, financial services, hedge funds, high net worth individuals and nonprofits. We leverage technology to service our diversified client base, providing tailored solutions in a consultative manner.

The firm is looking for an experienced, passionate, relationship driven accounting team member. We recruit team members who have the potential and desire to be part of the next generation of the firm's ownership. We are dedicated to each of our team member's professional development. We provide the training, tools, and resources for each level of our firm to advance in their careers.

Our comprehensive plan outlines the necessary technical and soft-skills that allow our people ownership over their career progression. Giving back to the community is an essential part of our culture. Not only do we count many local nonprofits among our clients, our team members serve on many boards, engage regularly in community service and participate in annual fundraisers with numerous foundations.

View more about what it's like to work for us here.

Job responsibilities

Manage client tax and advisory engagements Maintain multiple client relationships Meet with clients and partners for year-end planning Prepare and review tax projections based on planning meetings Prepare complex multistate 1120S and partnership tax returns Review returns prepared by staff and in-charge accountants Train and coach team members, communicating feedback regularly Participate on special projects as necessary Perform research and stay up to date on a broad range of issues related to federal, local, and international tax requirements Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication Good project management skills (ability to meet deadlines within agreed upon budget) Professional attitude and ability to represent the firm brand Must be a team player and thrive in a collaborative environment Ability to exercise professional humility Give and receive constructive feedback

Requirements

3 years of public accounting experience Partnership experience preferred CPA eligible Industry experience in one of the firm's specializations a plus (Real Estate, Construction, Financial Services, High Net Worth Individuals, or Entrepreneurial Services)

Benefits & Perks

• Comprehensive benefits, competitive salary, bonus and growth potential.
• Flexible work schedule; we are spouses, parents, friends and family members.
• Everyone deserves the ability to be present for life's important moments.
• Our partners are dedicated to helping team members progress in their careers and are transparent about the firm's goals.

• When provided the right tools and support we believe every team member has the potential to be a partner.
• Extensive background checks will be performed on all candidates selected for follow-up.
• Working Conditions/Physical Demands: Operates in a professional office environment with moderate noise levels, e.g. computers, printer, light traffic.
• Use of standard office equipment (computers, phones, copiers).

Long periods of sitting/standing at desk for computer work. Exerting up to 10 lbs of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or move objects.