Tax Associate

Frontline Source Group; Mesa (AZ); Hybrid; USD 70,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Vacation time

Sick time

Time off around holidays

Professional development

Job summary

Frontline Source Group’s client in Mesa, Arizona is hiring a Tax Associate for a direct hire hybrid role. You will handle hands-on preparation of individual and business tax returns while developing broader client service and advisory capabilities.

The position emphasizes collaboration with Tax Managers and senior staff, meeting deadlines, and continued professional growth within a growing CPA firm. A hybrid schedule follows ramp‑up and supports work‑life balance.

Qualifications

• Approximately four years of hands on tax preparation experience preferred.
• Public accounting experience.
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns.
• Manage assigned tax engagements and deadlines.
• Research tax issues and identify potential solutions.
• Work closely with Tax Managers and senior team members.
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal staff.
• Assist with tax planning and advisory projects as experience develops.
• Maintain accurate documentation and workpapers.
• Manage multiple assignments during busy season.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

Time management

Attention to detail

Collaboration

Education

EA or CPA credential

Tools

CCH Axcess

QuickBooks Online

Job description

TAX ASSOCIATE

Our client located in Mesa, Arizona has an immediate need for a Tax Associate. This is a direct hire hybrid opportunity.

Company Profile

Our client is a growing CPA firm in the Mesa and Phoenix area providing tax compliance, tax strategy, accounting, payroll, and advisory services. With approximately 25 employees and continued growth through new business and potential acquisitions, the firm offers an opportunity to join an established team while continuing to develop professionally.

Tax Associate Role

The Tax Associate will be responsible for hands on preparation of individual and business tax returns while developing broader technical, client service, and advisory capabilities. This position is ideal for an experienced Tax Associate who has developed a strong preparation foundation and wants continued professional growth within a collaborative CPA firm.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Manage assigned tax engagements and deadlines
• Research tax issues and identify potential solutions
• Work closely with Tax Managers and senior members of the team
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal team members
• Assist with tax planning and advisory projects as experience develops
• Maintain accurate documentation and workpapers
• Manage multiple assignments during busy season
• Participate in ongoing professional development

Required

• Approximately four years of hands on tax preparation experience preferred
• Public accounting experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and positive working style
• Desire to continue learning and developing technically

Preferred

• EA or CPA credential
• Experience working with business owners and privately held businesses
• Experience with more complex individual and business returns
• CCH Axcess experience
• QuickBooks Online experience

Features and Benefits

• $70,000 to $85,000 base salary
• Hybrid flexibility following successful initial ramp up
• Approximately eight weeks of 50 hour workweeks during spring busy season, balanced with reduced schedules during slower periods
• Three weeks paid vacation
• Arizona sick time
• Entire Thanksgiving week off
• Significant time off around Christmas
• Annual company summit
• Quarterly employee development conversations
• Quarterly company town halls
• Career advancement opportunities as the firm continues growing
• Opportunity to develop from preparation into increasingly sophisticated tax planning and advisory work