Senior Tax Associate

Hire Wire Talent; North Carolina; On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Hire Wire Talent is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to support its expanding tax and advisory practice in North Carolina. The role combines technical tax work with client service, problem-solving, and team development.

The Senior Tax Associate will partner with clients and firm leadership while guiding junior staff, managing deadlines, and contributing to process improvements and technology adoption. This is a growth-focused position with long-term advancement opportunities.

Qualifications

• Three+ years in public accounting with complex individual and business tax returns.
• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or progress toward a relevant professional certification preferred.
• Strong written and verbal communication; ability to develop trusted client relationships.
• Organized, proactive, and capable of independent work and collaboration.
• Experience using tax software and workflow tools a plus.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, corporate, and other business tax returns.
• Assist clients with tax planning, entity considerations, cash-flow strategies, and advisory needs.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and clearly communicate recommendations to clients.
• Build and maintain relationships with small and mid-sized business owners.
• Provide mentorship to junior team members and provide feedback.
• Collaborate with managers and leadership on client engagements and priorities.
• Help improve internal processes, workflows, and client experience.
• Support adoption of technology, automation, and AI tools.
• Manage multiple deadlines and ensure accuracy and responsiveness.

Skills

Public accounting experience

Tax return preparation

Communication skills

Client relationship building

Deadline management

Team mentorship

Education

CPA/EA in progress

Job description

A growing public accounting firm is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to support its expanding tax and advisory practice. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining technical tax work with client service, problem-solving, and team development.

The Senior Tax Associate will work closely with clients and firm leadership while also providing guidance to less-experienced team members. The successful candidate will be a thoughtful, dependable professional who can manage responsibilities independently, communicate clearly, and build trusted client relationships.

This position offers meaningful opportunities for professional growth, increased responsibility, and long-term advancement within the firm.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex individual, partnership, corporate, and other business tax returns
• Assist clients with tax planning, entity considerations, cash-flow strategies, and other advisory needs
• Identify potential tax-saving opportunities and clearly communicate recommendations to clients
• Build and maintain strong relationships with small and mid-sized business owners
• Provide technical support, feedback, and mentorship to junior team members
• Collaborate with managers and firm leadership on client engagements and internal priorities
• Help improve internal processes, workflows, and the overall client experience
• Support the evaluation and adoption of technology, automation, and artificial intelligence tools
• Manage multiple deadlines and assignments while maintaining accuracy and responsiveness

Professional Growth

This role provides the opportunity to:

• Develop toward a management or leadership position
• Expand technical tax and business advisory expertise
• Strengthen client management and relationship-building skills
• Mentor and develop other accounting professionals
• Contribute to process improvements and firmwide initiatives
• Help shape the future growth and service model of an evolving firm
• Build a career path based on individual strengths and professional goals

Required Qualifications

• At least three years of public accounting experience
• Experience preparing complex individual and business tax returns
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to develop productive, trusted client relationships
• Organized and proactive approach to managing assignments and deadlines
• High degree of integrity, accountability, and professional judgment
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a collaborative team

Preferred Qualifications

• CPA, Enrolled Agent, or progress toward a relevant professional certification
• Experience using professional tax preparation, document management, or workflow software
• Familiarity with serving privately held companies and small to mid-sized businesses
• Interest in technology, process automation, and emerging accounting tools
• Previous experience reviewing work or mentoring junior staff

Ideal Candidate

The ideal candidate is technically capable, emotionally intelligent, and motivated by both client service and professional growth. This person should be comfortable taking ownership of their work, asking thoughtful questions, supporting colleagues, and contributing ideas that improve the way the firm operates.