Overview
A growing advisory-focused CPA firm is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join their team. This full-time role offers the opportunity to support entrepreneurs and business owners through tax preparation, client communication, and advisory services, with a path toward a Tax Manager position.
Responsibilities
- Prepare individual and business tax returns
- Review simple returns and support tax workpapers
- Manage assigned tax tasks, timelines, and open items
- Communicate with clients regarding tax questions and deadlines
- Explain technical tax concepts in clear, practical language
- Research tax issues and summarize findings
- Support tax planning for entrepreneurs and business owners
- Track client deliverables and follow up on missing items
- Coordinate with partners and managers on client work
- Manage competing priorities during peak tax seasons
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree required
- Enrolled Agent (EA) designation achieved or active CPA candidate status required
- Minimum 3 years of public accounting tax experience at a small to mid-sized CPA firm
- Experience preparing individual and business tax returns (e.g., Forms 1040, 1065, 1120, 1120-S)
- Client-facing tax communication experience
- Proficiency with enterprise tax software and practice management tools
- Strong skills in Microsoft 365 and Excel
- Ability to work 60-70 hours per week during peak tax season
Compensation & Benefits
- Salary range: $90,000 - $120,000+ (depending on experience)
- Incentive and bonus opportunities
- Medical, dental, vision, and life insurance
- 401(k) plan
- Unlimited paid time off and holidays
Location
- Remote position; candidates local to the Washington, DC area preferred
Additional Information
- Typical work hours: 40 hours per week off-season; 60-70 hours per week during tax season
- Immediate start date preferred
- Sponsorship is not available for this position