Senior Tax Associate - Public Opportunity

Senior Tax Associate Job Description

We are seeking a driven and detail-oriented Senior Tax Associate to join our growing public accounting firm. This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who wants to work with a diverse client base, expand technical expertise, and build a long-term career with a firm that values performance, client service, and business development.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Associate will play a key role in the preparation, preview, and review of tax returns for small and midsize businesses as well as high-net-worth individuals. This individual will work closely with managers and partners, serve as a trusted resource to clients, and contribute to the continued growth of the practice.

Key Responsibilities

• Preview and review a variety of tax returns for business and individual clients
• Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for small and medium-sized businesses, including pass-through entities and corporations
• Review complex individual returns for high-net-worth clients
• Identify tax planning opportunities and help clients minimize tax exposure
• Research tax issues and clearly communicate recommendations to leadership and clients
• Collaborate with staff, managers, and partners to ensure timely and accurate filings
• Mentor and support junior team members throughout the tax engagement process
• Build strong client relationships through responsive service and trusted advice
• Assist with tax projections, estimated payments, and year-round planning strategies
• Contribute to process improvement and help drive efficiency across engagements

What We’re Looking For

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA or progress toward CPA preferred
• Public accounting tax experience
• Strong experience reviewing returns for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals
• Solid understanding of federal and state tax compliance
• Strong analytical, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to manage multiple deadlines during busy seasons while maintaining attention to detail
• Client-focused mindset with the confidence to interact professionally with business owners and executives

Why Join Us

• Opportunity to work with a broad mix of small and midsize business clients and high-net-worth individuals
• Visible career path with strong growth opportunities
• Exposure to firm leadership and the chance to take on increasing responsibility
• Supportive, team-oriented environment focused on professional development
• Opportunity to be recognized and rewarded for bringing in new business
• Platform to build both your technical tax career and your client advisory presence

Ideal Candidate This role is perfect for someone who enjoys both the technical side of tax and the relationship side of public accounting. If you are motivated by advancement, want to expand your impact, and are excited by the opportunity to contribute to firm growth, we’d like to hear from you.