Senior Tax Associate

Staff Financial Group; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 75,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

A confidential professional services firm in El Paso, TX, is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to prepare complex tax returns and provide exceptional client service. The ideal candidate has at least three years of public accounting experience and must meet CPA exam eligibility requirements. Responsibilities include tax planning, assisting junior staff, and maintaining strong client relationships. This full-time position is set in a collaborative office environment focused on technical growth. Competitive salary offered based on experience.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• Minimum of three years of public accounting experience.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational and teamwork capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns.
• Analyze tax issues and provide conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates for tax planning.
• Conduct tax research and utilize firm resources effectively.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, high-quality work, and adherence to firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines consistently.
• Assist staff associates with technical questions and workflow.
• Begin developing strong client relationships through reliability and service.
• Participate in firm training to continue developing technical knowledge.
• Provide excellent client service through accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Conduct tax research and utilize firm reference tools effectively.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax preparation

Strong communication skills

Organizational skills

Teamwork

Education

Eligibility to sit for CPA exam

Three years of public accounting experience

Job description

Senior Tax Associate - El Paso, TX

Who: An experienced tax professional with at least three years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Prepares complex tax returns, supports tax planning, performs diverse tax and accounting assignments, and provides high-quality client service.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Within a confidential professional services firm serving a wide variety of clients.

Why: To strengthen the tax team by delivering accurate, timely tax preparation and contributing to client satisfaction and long-term relationships.

Office Environment: A collaborative, professional setting focused on technical growth, teamwork, and delivering exceptional client service.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Associate prepares complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns; supports accounting and tax projects; assists junior staff; and contributes to strong client relationships through quality work and tax research.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare complex individual, corporate, and partnership income tax returns.
• Analyze tax issues and provide conclusions based on technical understanding.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to support client tax planning.
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing, and tax assignments under supervision.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, high-quality work, and adherence to firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines consistently.
• Assist staff associates with technical questions and workflow.
• Begin developing strong client relationships through reliability and service.
• Participate in firm training to continue developing technical knowledge.
• Provide excellent client service through accuracy, responsiveness, and attention to detail.
• Conduct tax research and utilize firm reference tools effectively.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• Minimum of three years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax preparation.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively.

If you’re interested in learning more about this opportunity or would like to discuss your qualifications, please apply now.