Hire a Tax Senior in Utah

Tax Seniors are the technical workhorses of Utah's corporate tax departments and CPA firms: preparing complex returns, researching tax issues, and supporting planning initiatives under manager direction. The transition from public accounting to corporate tax is common at the senior level. Recruiting Connection has strong relationships with tax professionals at Big 4 and regional firms across Salt Lake City who are ready to make that move.

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Tax Senior Job Description

A Tax Senior in Utah prepares complex federal and state tax returns, researches technical tax issues, and supports tax planning initiatives. In corporate environments, they report to the Tax Manager and own specific areas of compliance: income tax, sales tax, or international. In public accounting, they manage client relationships at the senior level with some supervisory responsibility. The role requires technical tax knowledge, research skills, and the ability to work without constant supervision.

  • Complex federal and state income tax return preparation
  • Technical tax issue research and memo preparation
  • Sales and use tax compliance filing management
  • Tax audit response and documentation support
  • ASC 740 tax provision preparation assistance
  • Staff tax accountant mentoring and work review

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What to Look For in a Utah Tax Senior

  • CPA preferred or actively pursuing. Public accounting background strongly valued.
  • 3 to 5 years of tax experience, public accounting or corporate
  • Strong federal and state income tax technical knowledge
  • Research skills: comfortable with RIA Checkpoint or CCH IntelliConnect
  • ASC 740 tax provision experience is a differentiator
  • Utah base comp typically $70K to $95K. Public accounting background and CPA command a premium.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

A Tax Senior is primarily an individual contributor: preparing returns, researching issues, and supporting planning work. A Tax Manager leads the compliance program, manages staff, and advises the CFO. The Manager role adds leadership, strategic advisory, and advisor relationship management.

Some adjustment, yes. Corporate tax involves ASC 740 provision work, fixed tax calendars, and internal collaboration that differs from client-service work. But the technical foundation from public accounting is excellent. The transition is common and usually smooth within 3 to 6 months.

RIA Checkpoint and CCH IntelliConnect are the two dominant tax research platforms. Bloomberg Tax is common in larger corporate departments. The candidate should be able to research tax issues independently and summarize findings in a clear technical memo.

With Recruiting Connection, expect a shortlist in 2 to 3 weeks. Tax Seniors transitioning from public accounting are a reliable talent pool in Utah. We have strong relationships with professionals at Big 4 and regional firms who are ready to make the move.

Accounting & Finance Positions We Place in Utah

● Salary Range
$70K – $95K
Utah market rate. Public accounting background and CPA command a premium. Client validation recommended.
Location
Utah
Level
Senior
Type
Full-Time
Practice
Tax & Compliance
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