Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Atlanta (GA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 115,000; Full time

Job summary

Distinct | North America is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in Atlanta, GA, offering a hybrid schedule. You will handle federal/state returns, multi-entity matters, and planning projects while directly interfacing with clients and guiding junior staff.

The role covers corporate, partnership and international tax with opportunities to move toward Manager track. A CPA/EA is advantageous; strong multistate experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of U.S. public accounting/tax experience.
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns.
• Strong exposure to partnerships, S Corporations and C Corporations.
• Experience with Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120 and 1040.
• Good understanding of federal and state income tax.
• Multistate exposure would be valuable.
• International tax exposure would be an asset.
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients.
• Able to review and support junior staff.
• CPA candidate, CPA or EA would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns.
• Work across Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120 and 1040.
• Handle more complex partnership and pass-through entity matters.
• Prepare tax projections and support year-round planning.
• Assist with multistate filings and nexus analysis.
• Gain exposure to international and cross-border tax matters.
• Assist with Forms 5471, 5472, FBAR and other international reporting where applicable.
• Work with foreign-owned businesses operating in the United States.
• Assist with tax notices and IRS/state correspondence.
• Work directly with clients to gather information and resolve issues.
• Review work prepared by Tax Associates.
• Support Managers and Partners on more complex planning projects.
• Identify issues and potential planning opportunities during engagements.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Client communication

Mentoring junior staff

Multistate tax

International tax

Review work

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Senior Tax Associate | $90,000–$115,000 | Atlanta, GA (Hybrid)

They start understanding why the client is structured the way they are in the first place.

This Senior Tax Associate opportunity is with a growing CPA firm in Atlanta where you’ll work across business, individual, multistate and international tax.

You’ll take greater ownership of engagements, work directly with clients and begin moving beyond compliance into planning and advisory.

Why this role stands out:

• Corporate and partnership taxation
• Multistate and nexus experience
• International and cross-border exposure
• Direct client contact
• Tax planning opportunities
• Opportunity to mentor junior staff
• Close access to Managers and Partners
• Clear progression toward Tax Manager

What you’ll be doing:

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns
• Work across Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120 and 1040
• Handle more complex partnership and pass-through entity matters
• Prepare tax projections and support year-round planning
• Research federal and state tax issuesli>
• Assist with multistate filings and nexus analysis
• Gain exposure to international and cross-border tax matters
• Assist with Forms 5471, 5472, FBAR and other international reporting where applicable
• Work with foreign-owned businesses operating in the United States
• Assist with tax notices and IRS/state correspondence
• Work directly with clients to gather information and resolve issues
• Review work prepared by Tax Associates
• Support Managers and Partners on more complex planning projects
• Identify issues and potential planning opportunities during engagements

What they’re looking for:

• 3+ years of U.S. public accounting/tax experience
• Experience preparing business and individual tax returns
• Strong exposure to partnerships, S Corporations and C Corporations
• Experience with Forms 1065, 1120S, 1120 and 1040
• Good understanding of federal and state income tax
• Multistate exposure would be valuable
• International tax exposure would be an asset
• Comfortable communicating directly with clients
• Able to review and support junior staff
• CPA candidate, CPA or EA would be advantageous
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a related field
• Previous CPA firm/public accounting experience required

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