Senior Tax Associate

AJ Chambers US; San Antonio (TX); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible / Hybrid options

CPA support & professional development

Discretionary performance incentives

Job summary

AJ Chambers US, a fast-growing national CPA and advisory firm, seeks a Senior Tax Associate with a public accounting background to support federal tax compliance and planning for a diverse client base including middle-market and larger businesses.

The role offers a hybrid work arrangement, exposure to planning and direct client engagement, and collaboration with experienced Managers and Partners on complex tax matters and proactive tax strategies.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting.
• Experience in CPA/public accounting firms.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting required.
• Strong experience with Corporate, S Corporation and/or Partnership tax returns.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal tax returns for corporations, S corporations and partnerships.
• Provide tax compliance, planning and consulting services.
• Work directly with clients to understand their businesses and wider tax requirements.
• Identify tax planning opportunities and develop strategies.
• Collaborate with Partners and senior team on complex matters.
• Research federal tax issues and support resolution of technical questions.
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide high-quality service.
• Guide junior team members in tax engagements.
• Use tax software to improve delivery efficiency.

Skills

Federal tax

Public accounting

Client communication

Tax planning

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA or Enrolled Agent (preferred)

Master's in Taxation (advantageous)

Tools

Tax software

Accounting technology

Job description

Senior Tax Associate – Public Accounting

Working Arrangement: Flexible / Hybrid Options Available

About the Opportunity

AJ Chambers is partnering with a fast-growing national CPA and advisory firm looking to add an experienced Senior Tax Associate to its expanding Tax practice.

This opportunity is ideal for someone with a strong public accounting tax background who wants to develop beyond traditional compliance work and gain greater exposure to tax planning, consulting and direct client relationships.

You’ll work with a diverse portfolio of middle-market and larger businesses while collaborating closely with experienced Managers and Partners on complex tax matters and proactive planning strategies.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal tax returns for corporations, S corporations and partnerships.
• Provide tax compliance, planning and consulting services across a diverse client portfolio.
• Work directly with clients to understand their businesses and wider tax requirements.
• Assist with identifying tax planning opportunities and developing appropriate strategies.
• Work closely with Partners and senior members of the Tax team on complex client matters.
• Research federal tax issues and support the resolution of technical tax questions.
• Manage multiple client engagements and competing deadlines.
• Maintain strong client relationships and provide a high standard of service.
• Support and provide guidance to junior members of the Tax team where appropriate.
• Utilise tax software and technology to improve the efficiency and quality of engagement delivery.

What We’re Looking For

• 3–5 years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience within public accounting.
• Recent experience working within a CPA/public accounting firm.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
• Strong experience with Corporate, S Corporation and/or Partnership tax returns.
• Strong understanding of federal taxation and tax compliance.
• Ability to communicate confidently with clients and colleagues.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Comfortable managing multiple engagements and deadlines.
• Experience using professional tax software and accounting technology.
• CPA or Enrolled Agent qualification preferred.
• Master’s degree in Taxation would be advantageous.

Why Consider This Opportunity?

• Work with middle-market and larger tax clients across a diverse portfolio.
• Exposure to both tax compliance and advisory/planning work.
• Direct interaction with clients and senior firm leadership.
• Opportunity to work closely with Partners on tax planning strategies.
• Strong pathway for progression into Tax Manager and future leadership positions.
• Growing practice offering continued opportunities for increased responsibility.
• Flexible working environment, including remote and hybrid options.
• Minimal to no travel expected.
• CPA support and professional development opportunities.
• Competitive compensation and discretionary performance incentives.