Tax Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Las Cruces (NM); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group seeks a Tax Associate in Las Cruces, NM, to prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while building technical skills and supporting client service. The role emphasizes accuracy, collaboration, and timely work within a growth‑oriented office environment.

The position targets professionals with 1–3 years of public accounting experience and CPA exam eligibility, offering a collaborative team setting and opportunities for development.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of experience in a public accounting environment.
• Eligibility to sit for the CPA exam is required/in progress.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexity.
• Develop tax planning support and assist with bookkeeping and compliance tasks.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and year-end tax estimates.
• Draft response letters to IRS and state tax notices as needed.
• Make adjusting journal entries and support business tax return preparation.
• Perform accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed.

Skills

Public accounting

CPA eligibility

Communication skills

Time management

Team oriented

Job description

Tax Associate

• Las Cruces, NM

Who: A motivated accounting professional with 1-3 years of public accounting experience and eligibility to sit for the CPA exam.

What: Prepares individual and business tax returns, supports tax planning activities, and assists with bookkeeping and compliance tasks.

When: Full-time position available immediately.

Where: Las Cruces, NM

Why: To strengthen the tax team by providing high-quality tax preparation, analytical support, and reliable client service.

Office Environment: A collaborative, growth-oriented setting that values communication, accuracy, and professional development.

Salary: Competitive and commensurate with experience.

Position Overview:

The Tax Associate assists in the preparation of individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns while developing technical skills, supporting accounting functions, and contributing to an efficient and high-quality client service experience.

Key Responsibilities:

• Prepare individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns of varying complexity.
• Perform services within budgeted time by applying strong organizational, technical, and time-management skills.
• Assist in preparing quarterly and year-end tax estimates.
• Draft response letters to IRS and state tax notices when necessary.
• Make adjusting journal entries and complete trial balances to support business tax return preparation.
• Perform accounting and bookkeeping functions as needed.

Qualifications:

• 1-3 years of experience (or busy seasons) in a public accounting environment.
• Completion of all requirements to sit for the CPA exam.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and analytical abilities.
• Ability to work effectively in a team-oriented environment.