Tax Associate — Public Accounting, CPA Track

ZipApply; McAllen (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

ZipApply in McAllen, TX is seeking a Tax Associate to assist with preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, support tax planning activities, and help with bookkeeping and compliance tasks. This is a full-time position based in McAllen, TX, available immediately.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of public accounting experience and CPA exam eligibility, with strong communication, organization, and analytical skills good for teamwork and client service.

Qualifications

• 1–3 years of public accounting experience.
• CPA exam eligibility (completion of CPA requirements).
• 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

Communication skills

Analytical abilities

Teamwork

Time management

Organizational skills

Education

CPA exam eligibility

Job description

ZipApply in McAllen, TX is seeking a Tax Associate to assist with preparing individual, corporate, and partnership tax returns, support tax planning activities, and help with bookkeeping and compliance tasks. This is a full-time position based in McAllen, TX, available immediately.

The ideal candidate has 1–3 years of public accounting experience and CPA exam eligibility, with strong communication, organization, and analytical skills good for teamwork and client service.