NEAR Senior Associate, Tax
Overview
This role supports assurance, tax, and consulting teams by handling entry-level, repetitive, and lower-risk tax compliance tasks. The focus is on producing consistent, high-quality work while enabling client-facing teams to focus on more complex and strategic initiatives.
Responsibilities
- Maintain up-to-date knowledge of firm tax compliance policies, procedures, and related regulations.
- Prepare and review business, individual, and trust tax returns, including supporting tax calculations.
- Assist with additional tax compliance tasks such as property tax filings, 1099 reporting, and fixed asset management.
- Own assigned tasks by organizing workflows, monitoring progress, and ensuring timely completion within budget and scope.
- Prepare documentation that meets firm and professional standards, ensuring accuracy and completeness through thorough review.
- Incorporate feedback from experienced team members to improve future performance.
- Communicate effectively with team members and management.
- Demonstrate proficiency in tax software and related applications.
- Coordinate and ensure completeness and quality of others’ work by communicating and overseeing team assignments.
- Perform or assist with other duties as assigned.
- Use technology tools effectively and demonstrate a commitment to process improvement through innovation.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree
- 2+ years of relevant experience in tax preparation
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
Preferred Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in Business, Accounting, or a related field
- Proficient in utilizing various tax software platforms to support accurate and efficient tax preparation, compliance, and reporting processes
Compensation & Benefits
Total compensation and benefits consist of salary, group health plan benefits, 401(K), profit-sharing contributions, flexible time off, and parental leave. The employer reserves the right to make changes to the salary range based on business needs.
Colorado (CO) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $46,400
- Maximum Salary (USD): $85,000
New York (NYC) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $55,700
- Maximum Salary (USD): $92,800
California (CA) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $51,000
- Maximum Salary (USD): $92,800
Maryland (MD) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $46,400
- Maximum Salary (USD): $85,000
Massachusetts (MA) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $51,000
- Maximum Salary (USD): $85,000
Minnesota (MN) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $46,400
- Maximum Salary (USD): $77,300
Illinois (IL) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $46,400
- Maximum Salary (USD): $85,000
New Jersey (NJ) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $55,700
- Maximum Salary (USD): $92,800
Virginia (VA) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $46,400
- Maximum Salary (USD): $92,800
Vermont (VT) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $41,700
- Maximum Salary (USD): $77,300
Washington (WA) Salary Range
- Minimum Salary (USD): $51,000
- Maximum Salary (USD): $92,800
Location
- US-Remote
Schedule
- Full Time
Additional Information
- Date Published: Thursday, November 5, 2026
- Close Date: 02/05/2027
The employer is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and employment decisions are made without regard to age, race, color, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, religion, genetic information, disability, protected veteran status, gender identity, or other protected classifications.
Unsolicited referrals or resumes from sources other than directly from candidates will not be accepted. The employer reserves the right not to consider unsolicited referrals, resumes, or CVs, including those from vendors such as search firms, staffing agencies, fee-based referral services, and recruiting agencies.