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Job description
Tax Associate
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Location: North Carolina (Raleigh, NC)
Schedule: Full-time
A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to support its expanding tax and advisory practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical tax work with client service, problem-solving, and team development.
The Senior Tax Associate will work closely with clients and firm leadership while also providing guidance to less-experienced team members. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, dependable professional who can manage responsibilities independently, communicate clearly, and build trusted client relationships.
This position offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term advancement within the firm.
Key Responsibilities
Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, corporate, and other business tax returns
Assist clients with tax planning, entity considerations, cash-flow strategies, and other advisory needs
Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and clearly communicate recommendations to clients
Build and maintain strong relationships with small and mid-sized business owners
Provide technical support, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members
Collaborate with managers and firm leadership on client engagements and internal priorities
Help improve internal processes, workflows, and the overall client experience
Support the evaluation and adoption of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence tools
Manage multiple deadlines and assignments while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness
Professional Growth
This role provides the opportunity to:
Develop toward a management or leadership position
Expand technical tax and business advisory expertise
Strengthen client management and relationship-building skills
Mentor and develop other accounting professionals
Contribute to process improvements and firmwide initiatives
Help shape the future growth and service model of an evolving firm
Build a career path based on individual strengths and professional goals
Required Qualifications
At least three years of public accounting experience
Experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns
Strong written and verbal communication skills
Ability to develop productive, trusted client relationships
Organized and proactive approach to managing assignments and deadlines
High degree of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team
Preferred Qualifications
CPA, Enrolled Agent, or progress toward a relevant professional certification
Experience using professional tax preparation, document management, or workflow software
Familiarity with serving privately held companies and small to mid-sized businesses
Interest in technology, process automation, and emerging accounting tools
Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior staff
Ideal Candidate
The ideal candidate is technically capable, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by both client service and professional growth. xzgxqkn This person should be comfortable taking ownership of their work, asking thoughtful questions, supporting colleagues, and contributing ideas that improve the way the firm operates.
Worksite address
township of chapel hill, NC, 27516, US
Who can apply
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