NEAR Seasonal Senior Associate II

Overview

This seasonal role supports tax engagement teams by preparing and reviewing individual and trust tax returns while providing internal client service. Work is fully remote with flexible hours as mutually agreed upon by the employer.

• Commitment: at least 30 hours per week; 40 hours or more preferred
• Job category: Tax
• Working time: Full Time
• Advertised location: US-Remote
• Posting title: NEAR Seasonal Senior Associate II
• Ref #: 2237802
• Date published: Tuesday, October 27, 2026
• Close date: 01/27/2027

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review Individual and Trust returns
• Apply tax laws, regulations, and accounting principles to deliver quality tax work
• Support internal client service for tax engagement teams
• Learn and use tax technology applications through on-the-job training
• Ensure client confidentiality by following established procedures
• Coach and develop NEAR Associate and Sr. Associate I staff through the review of their work
• Independently manage multiple workflows and deliver quality work timely

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting
• 3 years or more of tax accounting experience, preferably within a large public accounting environment
• Supervisory experience
• Tax return review experience

Preferred Qualifications

• International and state tax return experience
• GoSystem experience
• SurePrep experience
• CCH Axcess experience
• CPA or EA certification
• Prior experience with seasonal tax work

Compensation & Benefits

This posting includes state-specific salary ranges and notes that total compensation and benefits may include:

• Salary
• Group health plan benefits
• 401(K)
• Profit-sharing contributions
• Flexible time off
• Parental leave

The employer reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.

State salary ranges (minimum to maximum)

• Colorado: $56,000 – $102,800
• New York (NYC market): $67,200 – $112,000
• California: $61,700 – $112,000
• Maryland: $56,000 – $102,800
• Massachusetts: $61,700 – $102,800
• Minnesota: $56,000 – $93,400
• Illinois: $56,000 – $102,800
• New Jersey: $67,200 – $112,000
• Virginia: $56,000 – $112,000
• Vermont: $50,400 – $93,400
• Washington: $61,700 – $112,000

Some states also note overtime eligibility for non-exempt/hourly positions (e.g., overtime pay compensable at one and a half times the hourly rate for hours worked over 40 in a work week).

Equal Opportunity

The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and makes employment decisions without regard to protected characteristics as required by applicable law.

Hiring policy note

The employer’s standard policy does not accept unsolicited referrals or resumes from sources other than directly from candidates.