Senior Accountant - Tax & Client Advisory

Senior Accountant – Tax & Client Advisory

Are you an experienced accountant who enjoys explaining the why behind the numbers, not just preparing them? If so, this may be a strong fit.

Evan Butchen CPA is a boutique tax and accounting firm serving individuals and small businesses with a focus on personalized service, clarity, and thoughtful guidance. Our clients value not just accurate work, but insight they can use to make decisions.

We’re seeking a Senior Accountant – Tax & Client Advisory who goes beyond preparing returns and financials to help clients understand what their numbers mean and how to use them to make better decisions. This role is ideal for a proactive problem-solver with strong client communication skills who is comfortable owning client relationships and providing thoughtful, practical guidance. You’ll work across a variety of tax and accounting scenarios in a collaborative boutique firm environment, with the opportunity to grow professionally.

This position is initially full-time and in‑office at our Princeton, NJ location, with the option to transition to a hybrid schedule once fully established in the role. This role is best suited for someone who enjoys explaining financial results to clients and helping them plan, not just reporting outcomes.

• Prepare individual and business tax returns with minimal supervisio
• nReview and evaluate financials prepared by bookkeepers and third partie
• sUse financial statements to help clients understand performance, cash flow, and outcome
• sProactively communicate with clients regarding financial results, tax implications, and planning consideration
• sIdentify issues, trends, and red flags and raise them with clients clearly and profession all
• yTake ownership of client relationships in a small-firm environmen
• tReview and provide guidance on work completed by junior staf
• fAssist with client onboarding and maintaining organized, accurate record
• sUtilize Canopy, Quick Books Desktop and Online, and Microsoft Team

• 3 to 5 years of experience in tax and accounting within a public accounting or small firm environmen
• tStrong foundation in tax preparation with the ability to analyze and interpret financial
• sComfort working from financials prepared by others and assessing their qualit
• yStrong client communication skills, especially when explaining financial result
• sProactive mindset with sound judgment and problem-solving abilit
• yProficiency in Quick Books Desktop and Onlin
• eStrong organizational and follow-through skill
• sCPA or CPA candidate preferred, but not require

• Generous Paid Time Off and Holiday
• sFlexible Scheduling outside of tax seaso
• nProfessional growth opportunitie
• sCollaborative, forward-thinking environmen
• tExposure to diverse clients and tax scenario

? Apply today and take the next step in your career with Evan Butchen CP