Tax Associate

Distinct | North America

Dallas (TX)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 80,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Disability insurance

Paid maternity leave

Tuition assistance

Pension plan

Job summary

A reputable CPA firm in Dallas is searching for a Tax Associate to prepare tax returns and support various tax planning projects. This role provides meaningful mentorship and exposure to a diverse set of clients, enhancing your skills in a collaborative environment. The ideal candidate has 1-3 years of public accounting experience and seeks a challenging opportunity that encourages learning and professional growth. This full-time position offers competitive benefits, including medical and educational assistance.

Qualifications

1-3 years of experience in public accounting.
Eager to learn and take on responsibilities.
Desire for mentorship and fast progression.

Responsibilities

Prepare tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations.
Support tax planning and advisory projects.
Assist with client communication and workflow coordination.
Work alongside senior staff to enhance technical skills.

Skills

Problem-solving

Collaboration

Time management

Job description

Distinct | North America provided pay range

This range is provided by Distinct | North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more.

Base pay range

$70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr

Tax Associate | Mid-market independent CPA firm

Early in your career, the environment you choose matters. Some roles limit you to repetition. Others stretch you, teach you and accelerate your development.

This mid-market independent CPA firm in Dallas offers the second option. As a Tax Associate, you will gain exposure to a wider range of work and complexity than is typical at this level, working closely with experienced CPAs who actively invest time in developing junior talent.

The outcome is faster learning, stronger technical confidence and responsibility that grows with your ability rather than your tenure.

Why this opportunity stands out

Exposure across individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and multi entity clients
Higher complexity work than most Associate roles, supporting accelerated development
Direct access to senior CPAs who enjoy mentoring and teaching
A culture built around quality, stability and long term client relationships
Steady year round work, not just busy season intensity followed by downtime

Your role

Preparing individual, partnership, corporate and trust tax returns
Supporting tax planning, research and advisory projects throughout the year
Assisting with workflow coordination, client communication and review preparation
Working alongside senior staff to build technical capability and professional confidence

Who this suits

One to three years of experience within public accounting
An Associate motivated by learning, responsibility and faster progression
Someone who enjoys problem solving and understanding the “why,” not just the process
A professional who values high standards and a collaborative team environment

This role is ideal for someone who wants broad exposure, meaningful mentorship and a development path based on ability rather than time served.

If you are looking for a Tax Associate position in Dallas that will challenge you, support you and set you up for long term success, this is a strong opportunity to explore.

Next steps

If your resume isn’t ready yet, don’t worry. Just send me a message, or call me on 972.807.7244, and we’ll talk.

I’m Alex Alcock at Distinct Recruitment. I work with CPA firms and tax specialists across Texas, and I know how important it is to find a role that balances learning, progression, and life outside of work.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Accounting/Auditing

Industries

Accounting

Benefits