Tax Senior Associate

Brown Edwards & Company; Colonial Heights (VA); On-site; USD 75,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

FSA/HSA options

Life Insurance

Job summary

Brown Edwards & Company is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our Virginia team. You will act as primary day-to-day engagement lead, planning and coordinating work, supervising staff, reviewing deliverables, and maintaining client relationships across engagements.

The role emphasizes technical competence, professional judgment, and client communication, with ongoing CPD and leadership development. Expect diversified tax work within a Top 100 Firm environment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required.
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.

Responsibilities

• Reviews tax returns and supporting workpapers for accuracy.
• Performs tax research and communicates findings to Managers and Partners.
• Coordinates client information requests and deadlines.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Analytical skills

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting

CPA designation

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

A Top 100 Firm, Brown Edwards provides assurance, tax and business advisory services to a diverse clientele. With a firm-wide staff of approximately 450 professionals, our accounting firm is one of the largest independent CPA firms in the Virginia / West Virginia / Tennessee region. We support individuals and businesses ranging from small companies to large corporations. Our success is directly attributable to an unyielding commitment to excellence in every aspect of our work.

Core Values: Integrity : Community : Respect : Excellence : Transformative

We are seeking a Senior Tax Associateto join our team!

Senior Associates are responsible to all levels above the Senior Associate level. Senior Associates simultaneously conduct multiple engagements and maintain secondary contact with clients. The Senior Associate serves as the primary day‑to‑day engagement lead, planning and coordinating work, supervising Associates, and reviewing work performed. Senior Associates demonstrate technical competence, professional judgment, and communication skills essential for developing staff and supporting client relationships. Continuing professional education is more focused in specific technical areas, with management and leadership development beginning at this level.

What your day looks like:

• Reviews tax returns and supporting workpapers prepared by Associates for accuracy and completeness.
• Performs and documents tax research and communicates findings to Managers and Partners, as appropriate.
• Coordinates client information requests and monitors tax engagement timelines and deadlines.
• Assures compliance with federal, state, and local tax laws and regulations.
• Serves as the primary day-to-day engagement lead, coordinating workflow, timelines, staffing assignments, and deliverable completion.
• Reviews and prepares workpapers and related client deliverables.
• May begin to specialize in one or more areas of the Firm’s practice.
• Supervises and provides guidance to Associates, including training, feedback, and on‑the‑job development.
• Leads and manages multiple engagements simultaneously, including coordinating staffing, overseeing workflow, and ensuring timely completion of all open items.
• Participates in proposals and other practice development or marketing activities, as appropriate.
• Serves as the primary day‑to‑day contact for client matters relevant to assigned engagements across applicable service lines, escalating significant client concerns, scope changes, and relationship matters to the Manager.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Maintains firm confidentiality.
• Follows firm policies by conforming to procedures outlined in the Associate Handbook.
• Develops an understanding of the firm’s vision, plan, and strategies and their role in achieving them.
• Works sufficient hours needed in order to complete projects assigned.

What you need for this role:

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting required
• Minimum of 2 years public accounting experience preferred.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Intermediate to advanced proficiency with Microsoft Office and firm‑supported software applications.
• Strong communication, organizational, and analytical skills.
• Ability to supervise and train Associates effectively.
• Ability to interact professionally and effectively.
• Willingness to remain current through continuing professional education and ongoing professional development.

What you can expect from us:

• Full benefits package including: Medical, Dental, Vision, FSA and HSA options, STD/LTD, Firm-paid Life Insurance, and Supplemental Life, Critical Illness and Accident coverages.
• 401K Profit Sharing Plan with Pre-tax and Roth deferral options and employer match.
• Competitive compensation and annual merit considerations.
• Annual and engagement-based performance assessments.
• Firm-wide Peer Recognition and Rewards platform to support our culture of year-round positive feedback and communication.
• Flexible working options with generous PTO.
• “Dress for Your Day” policy.
• Whether you aspire to pass the CPA exam or pursue an additional designation, we offer educational support and Continuing Professional Education (CPE) programs to help you achieve your goals!
• Participation in professional and civic organizations is encouraged! Brown Edwards is proud to be deeply involved in many charitable organizations that give back to our communities. We even offer reimbursements for some membership dues.
• Collaborative work groups or “niches” provide opportunity to work closely with Partners and Directors, allowing you to learn, grow, and build your career.

Pay Range:

$75,000.00-$100,000.00

Actual compensation will be determined based on relevant experience, credentials, demonstrated skills, performance, and business need.

Brown Edwards provides equal employment to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.