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Join a team of accounting and tax professionals doing challenging work in an environment that promotes professional quality

Grow in a firm that offers the opportunity for professional advancement and leadership. Develop your career and become an important part of the future of the firm.

Make a difference every day. At Business Advisory and Accounting Partners, you can help a charity accomplish its mission, help an entrepreneur create a business, or help a taxpayer solve a problem

Be part of a business community that has become a vital center for nonprofits, consultants, professionals and technology companies. The Clearwater area offers a wide range of business and social opportunities for all people.

Senior Tax Advisor – Proactive Strategist

Business Advisory and Accounting Partners (B.A.A.P.) | Clearwater, FL | Hybrid, Remote, or In-Person

At B.A.A.P., we do more than prepare tax returns—we help small business owners build financial futures. Since 1989, our Clearwater-based firm has been a trusted strategic partner throughout the Tampa Bay area and beyond. Our motto says it all: “Any CPA firm can record history. Our firm will help you build a future.”

We’re looking for a Senior Tax Advisor who shares our belief that business should be treated as an investment—and that tax planning should be proactive, not reactive. If you can turn a tax return into a blueprint for growth, we want to talk to you.

Your Role at B.A.A.P.

Strategic Tax Advisory & Review

Review and prepare complex Federal, State, and local tax returns (1120S, 1120, 1065, 1040) at a senior and partner level
Use our proprietary Actionable Principles framework to spot and implement opportunities in real time
Align tax strategy with each client’s long-term business and personal goals
Translate tax data into forward-thinking insights for small business owners

Leadership & Execution

Oversee preparation and review of returns, stepping in when needed for high-complexity work
Guide, mentor, and supervise junior staff, including both local and outsourced team members
Manage workflow and client relationships with professionalism and ownership
Resolve IRS and state tax notices with a strategic, client-first approach

Client-Focused Innovation

Build deep, trust-based relationships with small business owners and stakeholders
Communicate the benefits and ROI of various tax strategies in clear, actionable language
Leverage AI and analytical tools to enhance the planning process and client service delivery
Stay current with the latest tax laws, planning tactics, and tech-driven solutions

Who You Are

CPA, EA, or CPA-eligible with 5+ years of experience in tax-focused public accounting
Confident advisor comfortable speaking at a boardroom level with business owners
Strategic thinker who sees each return as a planning opportunity
Technologically savvy—comfortable using AI, workflow tools, and analytical platforms
Able to thrive in a hybrid, remote, or in-person environment with a high degree of autonomy

Why Join B.A.A.P.?

Competitive compensation starting at $90,000+, based on experience and impact
Health insurance allowance and 401(k) retirement plan
Paid Continuing Education (CPE/CE) to support professional growth
A mission-driven team culture that blends innovation, accountability, and service
Opportunity to contribute to a firm that clients view as an investment—not an expense

About Us

Business Advisory and Accounting Partners is a family-owned, community-focused CPA firm dedicated to helping clients maintain financial viability today while planning for long-term success. Our clients benefit from our 4-Point Strategic Framework, which aligns tax strategy, entity planning, financial modeling, and succession preparation into one cohesive plan.

We’re deeply embedded in our community—supporting local business groups, nonprofits, and educational outreach in Clearwater, Palm Harbor, and throughout Tampa Bay.

Ready to apply your expertise in a role that’s as strategic as it is technical? Apply now and be part of a team that looks forward—not backward.

Be a part of an Industry Thought Leader!

We are always looking for talent although there are no open positions. If you want to work for a progressive tax and advisory firm please submit your resume for consideration.

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