Tax Senior Associate

CBIZ; Memphis (TN); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A professional services advisory firm based in Memphis seeks a Tax Senior Associate. The role includes managing accounting, tax, and audit engagements for clients while mentoring associates and ensuring compliance with quality control standards. Ideal candidates will have at least a Bachelor's degree in Accounting or Taxation, with 2 years of experience preferred. CPA candidates are also welcome to apply. This full-time position focuses on accounting and finance within a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines, multi-task and prioritize assignments.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Ability to travel based on client and business needs.

Responsibilities

• Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients.
• Review associates' work and provide constructive feedback.
• Train and mentor associate staff.
• Achieve charge hour goals.
• Review associates' accounting, tax or auditing work and provide constructive review points.
• May supervise associates on engagements.
• Train and mentor associate staff.
• May be involved in the client billing process by assisting Managers or Directors.
• Identify and begin to develop knowledge in selected specialty practice.
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen, blending cross‑serve opportunities into client engagements.
• Participate in practice development activities such as membership in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements.
• Execute administrative duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication skills

Deadline management

Proficiency in technology

Attention to detail

Tax knowledge

CPA candidate

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field

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Job Description

• Complete all aspects of accounting, tax and audit engagements for clients, including status updates to engagement managers and adherence to all quality control standards.
• Demonstrate understanding of the client’s business including analysis and planning of client engagements.
• Adhere to engagement budget constraints and complete assigned tasks within the time requested, explaining variances when needed.
• Achieve charge hour goals.
• Review associates' accounting, tax or auditing work and provide constructive review points.
• May supervise associates on engagements.
• Train and mentor associate staff.
• May be involved in the client billing process by assisting Managers or Directors.
• Identify and begin to develop knowledge in selected specialty practice.
• Leverage industry knowledge and business acumen, blending cross‑serve opportunities into client engagements.
• Participate in practice development activities such as membership in qualified organizations capable of referring potential engagements.
• Execute administrative duties as assigned.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree preferred in Accounting, Taxation or related field.
• 2 years of experience in public accounting or related field.
• CPA candidates preferred.
• Ability to manage deadlines, work on multiple assignments and prioritize each assignment as necessary.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels of organization, both internally and externally.
• Proficient use of applicable technology.
• Must be able to travel based on client and business needs.

About Us

CBIZ Inc. is a leading professional services advisor to middle market businesses and organizations nationwide. With unmatched industry knowledge and expertise in accounting, tax, advisory, benefits, insurance, and technology, CBIZ delivers forward‑thinking insights and actionable solutions to help clients anticipate what's next and discover new ways to accelerate growth. CBIZ has more than 10,000 team members across more than 160 locations in 22 major markets coast to coast.

CBIZ strives to be our team members’ employer of choice by creating an environment where team members are appreciated, recognized for their contributions, and provided with opportunities to grow, both personally and professionally, throughout their careers.

Seniority Level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment Type

• Full‑time

Job Function

• Accounting/Auditing and Finance