Senior Tax Associate - High Net Worth

NorthPoint Search Group; Atlanta (GA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Senior Tax Associate – High Net Worth to support trust and estate tax work, fiduciary accountings, and complex tax matters in a confidential professional services environment.

You will perform initial reviews, conduct tax research, and deliver accurate client service while maintaining high professional standards in a collaborative team setting.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax return preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct initial reviews of 1041 trust and estate income tax returns.
• Prepare fiduciary accountings with working knowledge of state statutes and document review requirements.
• Analyze tax issues and form accurate, well-supported conclusions.
• Perform diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of senior leadership.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, high-quality work, and adherence to firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines consistently.
• Participate in firm training to further develop technical expertise.
• Deliver outstanding client service through accuracy, responsiveness, and high-quality output.
• Conduct tax research and become proficient with firm reference tools.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Public accounting

Communication skills

Time management

Team player

Education

CPA eligible

Public accounting background required

Job description

Senior Tax Associate

• High Net Worth
• Atlanta, GA

Who: An experienced tax professional with at least three years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Prepares and conducts initial reviews of trust and estate tax returns, fiduciary accountings, and complex high-net-worth tax assignments.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Within a confidential professional services firm supporting high-net-worth and fiduciary clients.

Why: To strengthen the high-net-worth tax team by delivering accurate trust and estate work, strong technical analysis, and reliable client service.

Office Environment: A collaborative, professional setting focused on technical excellence, responsiveness, and high-quality service delivery.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview

The Senior Tax Associate – High Net Worth prepares and performs initial reviews of trust and estate income tax returns and fiduciary accountings, supports diverse tax assignments, conducts tax research, and contributes to exceptional client service while maintaining confidentiality.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and conduct initial reviews of 1041 trust and estate income tax returns.
• Prepare fiduciary accountings with working knowledge of state statutes and document review requirements.
• Analyze tax issues and form accurate, well-supported conclusions.
• Perform diversified accounting and tax assignments under the direction of senior leadership.
• Demonstrate strong technical skills, high-quality work, and adherence to firm standards.
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines consistently.
• Participate in firm training to further develop technical expertise.
• Deliver outstanding client service through accuracy, responsiveness, and high-quality output.
• Conduct tax research and become proficient with firm reference tools.

Qualifications

• Meets all requirements to sit for the CPA exam (CPA preferred).
• 3+ years of public accounting experience with increasing complexity in tax return preparation.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage multiple deadlines.
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to prioritize a heavy workload.
• Team-oriented mindset with the ability to collaborate effectively.