Senior Associate, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Senior Associate, Tax to join our Metairie office. You will prepare complex tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships, analyze tax issues, and assist with planning and tax research in a collaborative environment.

The role requires CPA exam eligibility, 3+ years in public accounting, and strong communication, organization and teamwork skills as you grow with an established firm that values client service and professional development.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• CPA certification preferred.
• 3+ years of public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and stay organized.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships.
• Analyze tax issues and form conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates for tax planning.
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under supervision.
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills and professional standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines.
• Develop client relationships and loyalty.
• Participate in firm training to develop skills.
• Provide excellent client service with quality work and quick turnaround.
• Conduct tax research using firm reference sources.

Skills

Communication skills

Teamwork

Time management

Working under pressure

Education

CPA exam eligibility

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.

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 relationships 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 the 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 and written communication skills.
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure.
• Ability to prioritize a heavy workload and remain organized.
• Ability to work well in a team environment.

Applicant Eligibility

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 https://www.criadv.com.

Benefits

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 paid time off 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.