Tax Associate

NorthPoint Search Group; Metairie (LA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

NorthPoint Search Group is seeking a Tax Associate in Metairie, LA to join a collaborative accounting team. The role focuses on preparing tax returns for individuals, corporations, and partnerships, while supporting planning activities and basic bookkeeping.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years in public accounting and CPA eligibility, with strong communication and organizational skills. Full-time position with immediate start.

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.

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.

Skills

Tax preparation

Public accounting

CPA eligible

Attention to detail

Job description

Tax Associate

• Metairie, LA

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: Metairie, LA

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.