Senior Tax Associate

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, LLP; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Competitive salary

Dental insurance

Health insurance

Paid time off

Training & development

Vision insurance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. (PB&H) is growing and seeking a Tax Senior for our Temple, Texas office. You will be a trusted advisor to clients, mentor staff, and contribute to a culture of collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

As a Tax Senior, you’ll oversee monthly tax tasks, prepare returns across multiple entity types, and work with partners on special projects. A CPA and 5+ years of progressive tax experience are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree with 30+ hours of accounting coursework.
• Hands-on experience with federal, state and local tax compliance.
• CPA certification required.

Responsibilities

• Lead monthly tax and financial reporting tasks.
• Prepare and review tax returns (various forms).
• Manage payroll processing and related filings (941s, W‑2s, 1099s).
• Advise clients on federal, state, and local tax matters.
• Engage with tax authorities as needed.
• Mentor junior staff and provide training.
• Leverage Excel and firm systems to streamline workflows.

Skills

Tax experience 5+ years

CPA

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree + 30+ accounting hours

Tools

Tax software

Payroll software

Excel

Job description

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Training & development
• Vision insurance
• Wellness resources

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is growing, and we’re looking for a talented Tax Senior to join our dynamic Temple, Texas office. If you’re an experienced accounting professional with a positive mindset, a commitment to client service, and a passion for tax, this is the role for you.

At PB&H, you won’t just prepare tax returns, you’ll be a trusted advisor to our clients, a mentor to staff, and a valued member of a team that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

What You’ll Do:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping, and general ledger maintenance in QuickBooks
• Prepare and review tax returns for a variety of entities, including 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 1040, and 990
• Manage payroll processing, quarterly 941s, W-2s, and 1099s
• Assist and advise clients across federal, state, and local tax matters with regards to sales and income
• Engage with tax authorities as needed
• Guide and mentor junior staff; provide training when required
• Leverage technology to streamline workflow using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and firm-specific platforms
• Collaborate directly with partners on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are:

• You bring 5+ years of progressive tax experience
• You are a CPA
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• You’re organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow
• You enjoy working with a team and have the flexibility to adapt to a variety of client needs
• You have experience with modern tax, accounting, and payroll software

What You’ve Accomplished:

• Hold a Bachelor’s degree with 30+ hours of accounting coursework
• Hands-on experience with business and individual tax preparation
• Confident in federal, state and local tax compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy

Why You’ll Love Working With Us:

• Team-first culture: We’re high-performing, upbeat, and supportive
• Career development: We invest in your professional growth with training and mentorship
• Work-life balance: We believe balance drives long-term success and we work to do this using various methods
• Reputation & impact: Join one of the region’s most trusted accounting firms

At PB&H, we empower our people to thrive. You’ll have the resources, autonomy, and support to do your best work while building a meaningful career in public accounting.