Senior Tax Associate

HELM Tax and Advisory Group; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 80,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Job summary

A prominent professional services firm in South Carolina is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to handle complex tax engagements focused on flow-through taxation. The ideal candidate will have a Bachelor's degree in accounting, CPA candidacy, and significant experience in public accounting. This role offers competitive compensation and a supportive culture aimed at professional growth.

Qualifications

• 4+ years of public accounting and/or corporate experience in a tax environment preferred.
• CPA license or active CPA candidacy required.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns involving complex issues with emphasis on flow-through entities.
• Review less complex individual and business tax returns.
• Research increasingly complex tax issues using professional internet research services.

Skills

Strong research skills

Technical writing skills

Effective communication

Ethics and sound judgment

Education

Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook)

Job description

Helm Tax and Advisory Group, P.A. is a leading professional services firm offering assurance, tax, and advisory services to clients nationwide and internationally. Our strength lies in our technical knowledge, industry intelligence, and future-focused approach—combined with our drive to help clients achieve their goals, both today and tomorrow. Helm professionals are passionate about providing an unparalleled client experience as we listen, innovate, and act to help our clients succeed.

Senior Tax Associate – Position Summary

Helm Tax and Advisory Group, P.A. is growing, and our clients need your expertise! The Senior Tax Associate will handle complex tax engagements with a concentrated focus on flow-through taxation (S corporations, partnerships, and individual returns). This position offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise and contribute to high-quality client service within a collaborative professional environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns involving complex issues with an emphasis on flow-through entities (S corporations, partnerships, and related individual returns).
• Review less complex individual and business tax returns.
• Prepare tax projections and develop effective tax planning strategies.
• Respond to federal and state tax notices promptly and professionally.
• Research increasingly complex tax issues using professional internet research services.
• Manage multiple assignments simultaneously to meet internal and external deadlines.
• Develop business by expanding existing client relationships, maintaining personal networks, and participating in civic, business, and professional organizations.
• Identify opportunities to provide additional services and value to clients.
• Support the training and technical development of tax associates.
• Use research services to increase technical knowledge and enhance the quality of client deliverables.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field required.
• 4+ years of public accounting and/or corporate experience in a tax environment preferred.
• Strong research and technical writing skills required.
• CPA license or active CPA candidacy required.
• Thorough knowledge of fundamental accounting principles required.
• Thorough working knowledge of Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook) required.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills with the ability to communicate effectively required.
• Professional demeanor with strong ethics, sound judgment, and a commitment to confidentiality and independence required.

Why Join Helm Tax and Advisory Group, P.A.

• Competitive compensation commensurate with experience.
• Professional, supportive, and growth-oriented culture.
• Exposure to diverse and complex client engagements across industries.
• 401(k)
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Life insurance
• Paid time off

Job Details

• Job Type: Full-time
• Pay: $80,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year
• Education: Bachelor's (Required)
• Experience: Accounting 4 years (Required), Tax accounting 4 years (Preferred)
• License/Certification: CPA (Preferred)
• Ability to Commute: Not specified