Senior Tax Associate

Jambrina CPA; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jambrina CPA is a local tax and accounting office seeking a senior tax professional to lead client engagements and resolve IRS notices. You will manage tax projects across industries, provide planning, consulting, and compliance expertise, and mentor junior staff.

Expected to deliver accurate returns, optimize tax outcomes, and strengthen client relationships through proactive service. The role emphasizes independence, deadlines, and collaboration in a growing firm environment.

Qualifications

• Enrolled Agent License certification (preferred).
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).
• Minimum of 5 years of U.S. federal and state tax compliance experience.
• Experience with international tax compliance (preferred).
• Proficiency in Thomson Reuters Tax Software (required).
• Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, organization, communication, and analysis.

Responsibilities

• Research, consult and proffer resolution to IRS notices and other tax authorities.
• Manage and execute complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries.
• Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients.
• Train and mentor associates and interns on tax projects
• Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.
• Review client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the client experience and reduce tax exposure.
• Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service.
• Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling client in defending against state audits.
• Research all state & local tax issues and develop appropriate solutions that impact clients’ financial position.
• Special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Analysis

Independent work

Deadline management

Prioritization

5+ years of tax compliance experience

Education

Enrolled Agent License

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Tools

Thomson Reuters Tax Software

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Jambrina CPA is a local tax and accounting office located close to the heights. The company is a growing firm with a professional working environment with opportunities for growth and development.

Responsibilities

Research, consult and proffer resolution to all IRS notices and other tax authorities.

Manage and execute complete tax projects in a wide variety of industries.

Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients.

Train and mentor associates and interns on tax projects

Review tax returns prepared by staff and make recommendations on return preparation regarding accuracy and tax savings opportunities.

Review client’s current tax processes to identify inefficiencies and provide enhancements to improve the client experience and reduce tax exposure.

Develop and sustain strong relationships with clients and other professional advisors through a commitment to outstanding client service.

Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, drafting client correspondence, and counseling client in defending against state audits.

Research all state & local tax issues and develop appropriate solutions that impact clients’ financial position.

Special projects and process improvement initiatives.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate should demonstrate:

Enrolled Agent License certification (preferred).

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting (required).

Minimum of 5 years of U.S. federal and state tax compliance experience.

Experience with international tax compliance (preferred).

Proficiency in Thomson Reuters Tax Software (required).

Strong skills in Microsoft Excel, organization, communication, and analysis.

Ability to work independently, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.