Senior Tax Accountant - Winterset

Job DetailsJob Location: Winterset - Columbus, OH 43220Salary Range: $75,000.00 - $85,000.00 Salary/yearYour Future Team

Winterset Advisors LLC is a Columbus, Ohio–based advisory firm providing tax, accounting, and strategic financial services to individuals and closely held businesses. Known for its personalized, relationship driven approach, the firm focuses on delivering practical, forward‑looking solutions that support long‑term financial success. In 2025, Winterset Advisors joined Archer Lewis as part of the firm’s national alternative practice structure, enabling the firm to maintain its client‑focused culture while gaining access to expanded resources, operational support, and a broad network of specialized expertise across the Archer Lewis platform.

What You’ll Do

We are seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Accountant to lead complex accounting and tax engagements, ensure quality and accuracy of deliverables, and support client relationships. This role serves as a technical resource and mentor to the accounting team and plays a key role in maintaining firm standards, improving processes, and supporting leadership initiatives.

Accounting & Tax

Prepare and review individual and business tax returns
Oversee accounting matters and close processes
Lead tax research and apply guidance to client-specific scenarios
Support advanced tax planning and advisory work
Review of financial statements and reconciliations for accuracy and compliance

Client Leadership

Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for clients
Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and improvements
Communicate complex accounting and tax matters clearly to clients with senior team members execution

Team Leadership & Quality

Ensure compliance with firm standards, policies and deadlines
Provide technical guidance, coaching and mentorship
Review work prepared by Accountants and Staff Accountants
Assist with onboarding and training of new members

What You’ll Bring

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
2-5+ years of relevant combined accounting and tax experience in a local or regional CPA firm
Proficiency in accounting and tax knowledge
Familiarity with accounting software (e.g., UltraTax) preferred

CPA Required

Strong technical accounting and tax knowledge
Demonstrated ability to apply accounting principles and exercise professional judgment
Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
Effective written and verbal communication skills, including client interaction
Ability to work independently and manage competing priorities

What We Offer

Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance (Coverage begins on the first of the month following your start date.)

Paid Parental Leave

401(k) Matching Program

Pre-Tax Commuter Benefits

Pet Insurance

Unlimited Flexible Time Off

7 Company‑Paid Holidays
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Base salary of $80,000 – 85,000 plus discretionary bonus (exact base salary amount will be dependent on experience)

Archer Lewis Story

Archer Lewis is a national accounting and advisory firm established in 2024 from local practice mergers, leveraging over 70 years of legacy. With 40 offices and over 450 professionals, we serve 150,000+ businesses. Our approach blends small-firm relationships with national capabilities in bookkeeping, tax, advisory, and growth planning. We adapt to client preferences for in-person or online interactions, ensuring they connect with professionals who understand their specific needs

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER: Archer Lewis is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, citizenship, veteran status, ancestry, age (over 40), physical or mental disability, medical condition (cancer-related), gender identity or expression, genetic information including sickle cell or hemoglobin C trait, or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state, or local law.

You are a U.S. citizen, U.S. permanent resident or possess other unrestricted U.S. work authorization and will not require sponsorship for U.S. work authorization now or anytime in the future.