Senior Associate, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C.; Tifton (GA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

401(k) retirement plan

BCBS health insurance

Dental & vision coverage

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram, L.L.C. is seeking a tax professional in Georgia to prepare complex returns and assist with tax planning. You will analyze issues, manage deadlines, and contribute to client service in a collaborative, firm-wide environment.

The role emphasizes CPA exam eligibility and public accounting experience, with opportunities to develop skills across tax, accounting, and advisory services.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam.
• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• Ability to work calmly under pressure and meet deadlines.
• Ability to prioritize workload and work well in a team.

Responsibilities

• Preparation of complex tax returns (individual, corporate and partnership).
• Analyze tax issues and draw conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates for tax planning.
• Perform accounting, auditing and tax assignments under supervision.
• Develop technical skills, quality work, and client service.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines.
• Assist staff and participate in firm training.

Skills

Public accounting

Under pressure

Team player

Education

CPA exam eligibility

CPA certification preferred

Job description

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 analyzetax 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
• 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 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 .

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.

• 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