Senior Tax Associate

About the Role

The Senior Tax Associate is responsible for preparing, reviewing, and filing complex federal and state tax returns for individuals and businesses. This role serves as a subject-matter expert, ensures compliance with tax laws, provides strategic tax planning guidance, and may mentor junior tax staff. The ideal candidate is detail-oriented, deadline-driven, and experienced with a broad range of tax situations.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local tax returns (individual, partnership, corporation, fiduciary, and nonprofit as applicable)
• Ensure compliance with current tax laws, regulations, and filing requirements
• Conduct tax research and provide accurate interpretations and recommendations
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and advise clients on tax planning strategies
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, explain tax positions, and answer questions
• Respond to IRS and state tax authority notices and assist with audits or inquiries
• Review work completed by junior staff for accuracy and completeness
• Assist with training, mentoring, and quality control initiatives
• Maintain strict confidentiality of client information
• Manage multiple engagements while meeting firm deadlines, especially during peak tax season

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (required)
• 7+ years of professional tax preparation experience
• CPA strongly preferred
• Extensive knowledge of federal and state tax codes
• Proficiency with tax preparation software (especially Drake, or ProSystems FX)
• Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

Pay

$45-55/hr

Schedule

Contract role from August 1st - October 15, 2026, with potential for full-time position starting in 2027. Hybrid/Remote is allowed.