Senior Tax Associate, Private Client Tax

Aprio; Dedham (MA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance on 1

Flexible Spending Account

401k with Profit Sharing

Parental Leave

Tuition Assistance/CPA support

Discretionary incentive compensation

Wellness program

Remote and Hybrid options

Job summary

Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Private Client Tax practice, delivering high-quality tax compliance and consulting for a diverse client base. You will partner with firm leadership to craft innovative tax planning strategies and grow your technical expertise in federal tax matters.

This full-time role offers opportunities for professional advancement within a nationally recognized CPA firm and exposure to individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, and real estate entities.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting and CPA license required.
• 3–5 years of federal tax consulting/compliance in public accounting.
• Experience preparing Corporate, S‑Corp, and Partnership returns.
• Proficiency with tax software and related tools.
• Master's in Taxation preferred; real estate tax experience welcome.

Responsibilities

• Deliver tax planning, consulting, and compliance services for private clients.
• Collaborate with firm leadership on innovative tax planning strategies.
• Prepare and review corporate, S‑corp, and partnership returns across industries.
• Conduct tax research to support engagements and monitor developments.
• Build strong client relationships with proactive, responsive service.

Skills

Federal tax consulting

Corporate/Partnership tax returns

Client relationship management

Analytical mindset

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA license (active or in progress)

Master's in Taxation (preferred)

Tools

Tax software proficiency

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Job Summary

Aprio is seeking aSenior Tax Associate to join our Private Client Tax practice, where you will deliver high-quality tax compliance and consulting services to a diverse portfolio of middle to large-sized clients. You will partner closely with firm leadership to develop and implement innovative, forward-thinking tax planning strategies that drive meaningful outcomes across individual and business tax needs. This is a full-time opportunity to grow your technical expertise, build lasting client relationships, and make a real impact within a high-performing, collaborative team.

What You'll Gain/ Impact

• Opportunity to develop deep technical expertise in federal tax compliance and consulting
• Direct access to firm leadership and partners on complex, high-value client engagements
• Exposure to a diverse client base spanning individuals, partnerships, S-Corps, and real estate entities
• A clear path for professional advancement within a nationally recognized, high-growth CPA firm

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to a portfolio of private clients
• Partner with firm leadership to develop and execute innovative tax planning strategies
• Prepare and review Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership returns across a variety of industries
• Conduct tax research to support client engagements and monitor federal tax developments
• Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive, responsive service

Candidate Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting
• 3-5 years of experience in federal tax consulting and/or compliance in public accounting
• Experience preparing Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership tax returns
• Proficiency with tax software and technology
• CPA license (active or in progress)
• Preferred: Master's degree in Taxation
• Preferred: Real estate tax experience

Leadership Skills

• Building Relationships
• Adaptability
• Client Focus
• Driving Execution
• Continuous Improvement
• Communication

Technical Skills

• Tax Compliance
• Tax Planning
• Tax Research
• Flow-Through Entity Taxation Expertise
• 1040 and Related Schedules

Why work for Aprio:

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members:

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment

- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account

- 401k with Profit Sharing

- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure

- Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers

- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion

- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance

- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales

- Top rated wellness program

- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What's in it for you:

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what's next.

- An awesome culture:Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.

- A great team:Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.

- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.

- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.

- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.