Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Great 401k

Healthcare plan

Open PTO policy

Job summary

A mid-sized accounting firm in Austin, Texas, is seeking a Tax Senior to handle tax preparation and review for individual and business returns. The firm prioritizes work-life balance, offering flexible hours and a supportive environment for its team members. With 3–5 years of public accounting experience required, this role encourages personal growth and progression in the firm. Join a family-oriented team that values your time outside of work with competitive benefits, including a 401k and Open PTO policy.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years public accounting experience is required.
• Experience in tax preparation and general accounting is beneficial.
• Someone who values work-life balance and teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Support clients with bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Work with the team towards tax deadlines.

Skills

Tax preparation

General accounting

Work-life balance

Tools

Lacerte

Job description

Tax Senior – Downtown Austin

Base pay range: $80,000.00/yr – $90,000.00/yr. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience—talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Minimum 3 years’ public accounting experience required.

This firm values your life outside work; progression doesn’t depend on happy hours, and family always comes first.

Why join?

• Varied experience – work across tax and accounting, not stuck in a single area.
• Flexible hours outside busy season – 9–4 most days; busy season ~55 hours.
• Longer‑term progression – smaller firm (8 people) means growth takes a minute, but it’s real and achievable.
• Supportive environment – your work is valued, your life outside work respected.

Key responsibilities

• A mix of tax prep and review from Individual, S‑Corp, and Partnership returns.
• Supporting clients with bookkeeping and financial reporting.
• Working with the wider team toward tax and financial year‑end deadlines.

Career growth

• A role where work‑life balance is the baseline, not the exception.
• No homeworking required.
• A long‑term progression plan if you want it.
• Stability in a firm that treats staff like adults, not resources.

Benefits

Here you’ll be part of a flexible, family‑oriented team, with benefits such as a great 401k, healthcare plan, and an Open PTO policy where you can really enjoy time off.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years public accounting experience.
• Experience in tax prep and general accounting is beneficial.
• Familiarity with Lacerte a bonus, but not required.
• Someone who values work‑life balance, consistency, and a supportive team.

Contact

If you want a role where your evenings belong to you, call Laura at 512‑647‑2214. She’ll give you the insight you actually need: what your day‑to‑day would look like, how the firm really operates, and whether this role fits your long‑term goals.

Senior position level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Accounting / Auditing

About Laura

Laura spends her career helping senior CPAs find roles that match their experience and ambitions. Outside work, she’s in the English countryside, listening to country music, letting her faith guide her through both work and life.