Associate, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

company-paid long-term disability and

life insurance

Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insured

dental

vision

short-term disability coverage

parental leave

flexible spending accounts

a 401(k) retirement plan

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram in Dallas, TX is seeking an Associate, Tax to prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns with varying levels of complexity. You will develop technical and time-management skills to meet budgeted timelines while working in a collaborative team environment.

The role emphasizes CPA exam readiness, strong communication, and the ability to adapt to client needs. CRI offers a structured, client-focused practice with opportunities for growth within an active tax team.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years with a public accounting firm
• Have completed all requirements to sit for the CPA exam
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
• Perform services within budgeted time by developing technical, time management and organizational skills
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end estimates
• Draft response letter to IRS and state notices when needed
• Make adjusting entries and complete a trial balance in order to prepare business returns
• Perform accounting/bookkeeping functions when needed

Skills

Oral & written communication

Team player

Time management

Analytical abilities

Job description

ASSOCIATE, TAX

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future. We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions

• Prepare individual, corporate and partnership tax returns of varying complexities
• Perform services within budgeted time by developing technical, time management and organizational skills
• Assist in the preparation of quarterly and year-end estimates
• Draft response letter to IRS and state notices when needed
• Make adjusting entries and complete a trial balance in order to prepare business returns
• Perform accounting/bookkeeping functions when needed

Qualifications

• 1-3 years (or busy seasons) with a public accounting firm
• Have completed all requirements to sit for the CPA exam
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Strong organizational and analytical abilities
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI is a nationally recognized accounting and advisory firm known for its audit, tax, and business consulting expertise. The profession and our communities widely acknowledge our commitment to delivering tailored solutions to help ensure client success.

We stand out through our collaborative, client-focused approach, offering personalized services backed by deep industry knowledge. Clients trust CRI as a dedicated partner who understands their unique needs and ensures support at every step. To learn more about the industries we serve, our service offerings, and our family of companies please visit us at www.criadv.com.

Benefits

• 21 PTO days
• 9 paid holidays
• company-paid long-term disability and life insurance
• Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance
• dental
• vision
• short-term disability coverage
• parental leave
• flexible spending accounts
• a 401(k) retirement plan