Senior Tax Accountant - Coker James

Your Future Team 

Coker James is a respected public accounting firm based in Kennesaw, Georgia, known for delivering high-quality, client-focused accounting and tax services. The firm has built a strong reputation for its collaborative culture and hands-on approach, providing professionals with exposure to a diverse client base and opportunities to take ownership of meaningful, impactful work. Team members benefit from a supportive environment that values technical excellence, responsiveness, and long-term client relationships. 

Now part of Archer Lewis, Coker James combines its local expertise with the strength of a broader, growth-oriented platform. This partnership brings expanded resources, enhanced technology, and access to a wider network of professionals, while preserving the firm’s entrepreneurial spirit and client-first mindset. The result is an environment that offers increased opportunities for career development, collaboration, and advancement within a forward-thinking organization. 

What You’ll Do  

As a Senior Tax Accountant, you will lead complex accounting and tax engagements, ensuring the quality and accuracy of all deliverables. You will play a key role in building and maintaining strong client relationships while serving as a trusted resource on technical accounting and tax matters. 

In this role, you will also mentor and support members of the accounting team, helping to uphold firm standards, improve processes, and contribute to broader leadership initiatives. This is an opportunity to take on a high-impact role with visibility across both client work and internal operations. 

Advanced Accounting & Tax 

• Prepare complex individual and business tax returns, including multi-state compliance. 
• Identify and apply appropriate book-to-tax adjustments, leveraging critical thinking and problem-solving skills. 
• Lead tax research efforts and apply guidance to client-specific scenarios. 
• Support advanced tax planning and advisory engagements. 

Client Leadership 

• Serve as a trusted advisor and escalation point for clients. 
• Proactively identify risks, opportunities, and areas for improvement. 
• Communicate complex accounting and tax matters in a clear, client-friendly manner. 

Team Leadership & Quality Control 

• Provide technical guidance, coaching, and mentorship to team members. 
• Ensure deliverables meet firm standards, policies, and deadlines. 
• Support onboarding and training of new hires. 

Process Improvement 

• Identify and implement improvements to accounting and tax workflows. 
• Contribute to documentation, standardization, and best practices. 
• Support firm leadership with special projects and strategic initiatives. 

What You’ll Bring  

Education 

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field required. 
• Master’s in Tax or an MBA with a tax concentration preferred. 

Experience 

• 5+ years of combined public accounting and tax experience. 

Certifications 

• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation required. 

Technical Skills 

• Strong technical knowledge of accounting and tax principles. 
• Advanced proficiency with accounting and tax software; experience with the CCH Axcess suite strongly preferred. 

Core Competencies 

• Demonstrated leadership ability with experience mentoring and developing team members. 
• Strong analytical thinking and sound professional judgment. 
• High level of ownership, accountability, and attention to detail. 
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to effectively interact with clients and team members. 

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 $95,000-$105,000 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.