Senior Tax Associate

Walker & Armstrong LLP; Tucson (AZ); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Walker & Armstrong LLP in Tucson, AZ is seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing tax team. You will prepare and review complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, and nonprofits while mentoring staff and collaborating with clients to deliver high-quality services.

This role offers the opportunity to deepen technical expertise, contribute to firm growth, and work with a diverse client base in a respected Arizona firm.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting.
• Experience with individuals, partnerships, corporations, nonprofits preferred.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and tax preparation software.
• Proven ability to review and supervise staff work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and ability to manage multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Conduct thorough reviews of staff-prepared returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues and provide guidance to clients and team members.
• Assist in tax planning and advisory services for clients.
• Collaborate with senior staff and partners to identify process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Skills

Tax expertise

Staff supervision

Tax law knowledge

Client communication

Attention to detail

Teamwork

Tools

Tax software

Job description

Walker & Armstrong LLP is proud to be an equal opportunity employer committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. However, at this time, we are unable to consider applicants who now or in the future require visa sponsorship or work authorization support

Walker & Armstrong LLP has been providing audit, attest, tax, accounting, and consulting services to our clients for 50 years. For the third year in a row, we made Ranking Arizona’s Top 10 list, climbing to #2 among mid-sized accounting firms. We service a wide variety of industries and entities including nonprofit and governmental entities, privately-held businesses, and individuals. The Firm is a licensed Certified Public Accounting firm with offices located in Phoenix, Tucson and Carefree, Arizona.

We are seeking a Tax Senior to join our growing tax team. In this role, you will prepare and review complex tax returns, mentor staff, and work closely with clients to deliver high-quality tax services. This position provides an opportunity to expand technical expertise while contributing to the growth of the firm and supporting a diverse client base.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review individual, partnership, corporate, and nonprofit tax returns.
• Conduct thorough reviews of staff-prepared returns to ensure accuracy and compliance.
• Research and resolve complex tax issues and provide guidance to clients and team members.
• Assist in tax planning and advisory services for clients.
• Collaborate with senior staff and partners to identify process improvements.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships.

Qualifications

• 3–5 years of relevant tax experience in public accounting (experience with individuals, partnerships, corporations, and nonprofits preferred).
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws and tax preparation software.
• Proven ability to review and supervise staff-prepared work.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational abilities, and ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Positive attitude, initiative, and a team-oriented mindset.