Senior Tax Associate — Lead Tax Prep & Client Growth

doeren; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Punta Gorda & Miami, FL offices. The role involves leading preparation of diverse tax returns for clients across industries, applying advanced taxation knowledge, and mentoring junior staff.

The position offers opportunities to grow within a respected public accounting firm. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years of domestic tax experience in public accounting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA License preferred but not required
• Willingness to pursue Master’s Degree in Taxation or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Minimum of 3 years’ experience in domestic tax at public accounting firm
• Ability to manage people with differing personalities to meet the needs of the firm and clients
• Demonstrated leadership qualities and ability to train interns and associates
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work independently, but also in a team environment
• Ability to adapt quickly to new technology platforms
• Ability to manage multiple projects/clients and deadlines
• CCH Axcess software experience a plus

Responsibilities

• Lead preparation of various tax returns including individuals, C-Corp, S-Corp, partnerships, trust, estate, etc.
• Demonstrate advanced technical aptitude of taxation and can handle complex returns and projects with confidence
• Utilize analytical and decision‑making skills to solve complex technical issues
• Review the work of less experienced associates and provide guidance/mentorship to assist them in developing technical skills
• Build strong client relationships and ensure client needs are being met
• Maintain timely and accurate communication with team and clients to manage expectations, deadlines, and deliverables
• Ability to train new employees on firm technology, processes and procedures
• Present new ideas and improvements for ways of performing tasks in order to achieve firm and departmental goals
• Seek opportunities to participate in practice development to build network of referral sources.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Mentorship

Client relationships

Project management

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting

CPA License preferred

Master’s Degree in Taxation or Accounting

Tools

CCH Axcess

Job description

Doeren Mayhew is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Punta Gorda & Miami, FL offices. The role involves leading preparation of diverse tax returns for clients across industries, applying advanced taxation knowledge, and mentoring junior staff.

The position offers opportunities to grow within a respected public accounting firm. The candidate should have a Bachelor's in Accounting and at least 3 years of domestic tax experience in public accounting.