Senior Tax Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Panama City Beach (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Senior Tax Associate in Panama City Beach, FL. This full-time role supports complex individual, corporate, and partnership tax work, with opportunities to assist junior staff and contribute to client relationships.

The ideal candidate has at least three years in public accounting focused on tax, strong communication skills, and CPA exam eligibility or candidacy. The position emphasizes accuracy, timely delivery, and client service in a collaborative,

Qualifications

• Meets CPA exam eligibility; CPA preferred.
• Minimum of three years in public accounting with increasing tax complexity.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Team-oriented mindset with collaborative skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication skills

Work under pressure

Teamwork

Education

CPA eligibility

Job description

Senior Tax Associate

• Panama City Beach, FL

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: Panama City Beach, FL

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.