Senior Associate, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Harlingen (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Health, dental & vision insurance

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Senior Associate, Tax in the United States to prepare complex tax returns and assist clients with planning. This role emphasizes quality work, deadlines, and client service within a supportive team.

The position requires CPA eligibility or CPA certification and at least 3+ years of public accounting experience, with excellent communication skills and the ability to work under pressure. A collaborative firm culture and ongoing training are highlighted.

Qualifications

• CPA eligible or CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Excellent oral/written communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex tax returns (individual, corporate and partnership returns)
• Ability to analyze tax issues and come to conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or partner
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to assist staff associates
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationship and loyalty
• Participate in firm training courses to further develop technical skills
• Provide excellent client service by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service
• Become proficient at tax research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Under pressure

Time management

Education

CPA certification

Eligible to sit for CPA exam

Job description

SENIOR 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.

SENIOR 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:

• Preparation of complex tax returns (individual, corporate and partnership returns)
• Ability to analyze tax issues and come to conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or partner
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to assist staff associates
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationship and loyalty
• Participate in firm training courses to further develop technical skills
• Provide excellent client service by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service
• Become proficient at tax research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm

Qualifications:

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam
  • Those possessing CPA certification will be given preference
• 3+ years of public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of tax returns
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized
• 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 offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.