Senior Tax Associate - Onsite Dallas | CPA Path & Growth

Jobot; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Diverse clients

Complex tax engagements

Career progression

Collaborative team

Professional development

Client relationships

CPA support

Competitive compensation

Job summary

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our growing public accounting team in Dallas. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities while managing multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years in public accounting with tax focus, CPA progress preferred, and strong knowledge of tax laws.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field.
• 3-6+ years of public accounting experience with tax focus.
• Experience preparing complex individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and estate tax returns.
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax laws, regulations, and compliance requirements.
• CPA license or progress toward CPA certification preferred.
• MST degree is a plus.
• Experience with tax prep software such as CCH Axcess, ProSystem fx, UltraTax, Lacerte, or GoSystem Tax.
• Strong tax research, analytical, and problem-solving abilities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review complex federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, trusts, and other entities.
• Manage multiple tax engagements simultaneously while meeting deadlines.
• Perform tax research and provide recommendations on planning, compliance, and reporting.
• Identify tax-saving opportunities and assist clients with proactive planning.
• Review financial statements and supporting documentation for accurate tax reporting.
• Communicate with clients to gather information and address questions.
• Research complex tax issues and stay current on tax laws.
• Assist with IRS/state notices, audits, and inquiries.
• Identify risks and recommend solutions.
• Provide guidance and mentorship to staff accountants and junior associates.
• Collaborate with managers and partners to ensure high-quality service.
• Contribute to process improvements and development of the tax practice.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Tax research

Client communication

Mentorship

Attention to detail

Time management

CPA path

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting/Finance

CPA license preferred

MST is a plus

Tools

CCH Axcess

ProSystem fx

UltraTax

Lacerte

GoSystem Tax

Job description

Jobot is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join our growing public accounting team in Dallas. You will prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and other entities while managing multiple engagements.

The ideal candidate has 3–6+ years in public accounting with tax focus, CPA progress preferred, and strong knowledge of tax laws.