Senior Tax Associate

Aline Accounting Partners; Lubbock (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Aline Accounting Partners in Texas is seeking a tax professional with 3+ years of public accounting tax experience to join our team. You will prepare and review tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, and corporations, and support tax planning and client advisory projects.

You will manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and communicate with clients to gather information and provide updates, while mentoring junior staff and helping to improve client service.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field.
• CPA or EA designation preferred, or actively pursuing.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning, research, and client advisory projects.
• Manage multiple tax engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide updates.
• Research federal and state tax issues and summarize findings for managers and partners.
• Support the development of junior team members through guidance and review.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and support broader engagement needs.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and other team members throughout the tax process.

Skills

Public accounting tax

Communication

Organization

Client service

Deadline management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA or EA designation preferred

Job description

At Aline Accounting Partners, we're building something special—a Tax & Accounting firm where YOU BELONG and where your career can thrive.

Learn more about who we are and what we're building: https://alineaccounting.com

In this role, you will:

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, S corporation, and corporate tax returns.
• Assist with tax planning, research, and client advisory projects.
• Manage multiple tax engagements while meeting deadlines and quality standards.
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide updates.
• Research federal and state tax issues and summarize findings for managers and partners.
• Support the development of junior team members through guidance and review.
• Identify opportunities to improve client service and support broader engagement needs.
• Collaborate with managers, partners, and other team members throughout the tax process.

What We're Looking For:

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience preferred.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• CPA or EA designation preferred, or actively pursuing.
• Experience preparing and reviewing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal and state tax regulations.
• Strong communication, organizational, and client service skills.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines during busy periods.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.