Tax Accountant

Babich & Associates; Dallas (TX); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive compensation package

Work-life balance with 40-hour weeks

Casual dress code and supportive firm

Job summary

Babich & Associates in Dallas, TX seeks a Tax Associate or Tax Senior to join a growing, collaborative team delivering tax preparation, advisory services, and client support across diverse industries.

You'll handle federal/state returns, bookkeeping, financial statements, and proactive planning, with mentorship from seasoned CPAs and Enrolled Agents. A balanced, 40-hour workweek with limited overtime during peak season is offered.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance required.
• Minimum of 1 year of recent public accounting or professional tax experience; internships are welcome.
• Experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) required.
• Experience with major professional tax software suites such as Lacerte, CCH, ProSeries, Drake.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals and business entities.
• Perform month-end and year-end closes and prepare financial statements.
• Assist with proactive tax planning, consulting, and client advisory projects.
• Maintain direct communication with business owners and stakeholders across industries.

Skills

Client-focused

Team player

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or Finance

Tools

QuickBooks

Lacerte

CCH

ProSeries

Drake

Job description

Growing, collaborative team —including CPAs and Enrolled Agents— who take pride in offering more than just traditional tax preparation. Firm focuses heavily on advisory services, strategic planning, and building strong, long-term relationships with clients. Diverse client base spanning various industries including Real Estate, Medical & Dental Practices, Oil & Gas, Agriculture/Ranching, and local business owners.

Firm strongly believes in maintaining a healthy work-life balance. Laid-back, casual work environment with standard 40-hour workweeks and reasonable, manageable hours during tax season—no 80-hour workweeks here.

Seeking versatile Tax Associate or Tax Senior who enjoys a "little bit of everything." In this role, you will work directly on tax preparation, client bookkeeping, financial statement preparation, and client advisory support. This is a great opportunity for someone at any station in their career who wants broad exposure to multiple industries and entity types in a supportive environment.

Key Responsibilities:

• Tax Preparation & Planning: Prepare federal and state income tax returns for individuals (1040) and business entities (1120, 1120s, 1065), as well as estates/trusts (1041).
• Accounting & Financial Reporting: Perform month-end and year-end closes, record journal entries, and prepare accurate financial statements for clients.
• Client Advisory & Support: Assist senior staff and partners with proactive tax planning, consulting, and client advisory projects.
• Client Interaction: Maintain direct, positive communication with business owners, individuals, and key stakeholders across various industries.

Qualifications & Skills:

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, or Finance
• Experience: Minimum of 1 year of recent public accounting or professional tax/bookkeeping experience (experience coming straight out of school with relevant internships is welcome).
• Software Proficiency: Experience with QuickBooks (Online or Desktop) required.
• Experience with major professional tax software suites such as Lacerte, CCH, ProSeries, Drake, or similar platforms.

Core Competencies:

• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial statement analysis.
• Basic-to-intermediate knowledge of individual and flow-through entity tax preparation.
• Strong communication skills and a client-focused attitude.
• Ability to manage multiple client tasks in a team-oriented setting.

What We Offer

• Competitive compensation package.
• Genuine work-life balance with standard 40-hour weeks (moderate, manageable overtime during peak tax season).
• Casual dress code and a friendly, supportive firm culture.
• Direct mentorship from experienced CPAs and Enrolled Agents.
• Opportunities for professional growth and advancement.