Tax Senior: Client Advisory & Engagement Lead

Talnt; Norman (OK); On-site; USD 75,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Talnt is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join its growing public accounting team. You will work directly with clients on planning, consulting, and complex tax issues while not being buried in compliance.

The role emphasizes ownership of engagements, collaboration with Managers and Partners, and development of leadership and client-facing skills across multiple entity types as you progress toward management.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting tax experience.
• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• Experience preparing tax returns across individuals and multiple entity types.
• Strong understanding of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
• Experience with tax planning, research, and consulting work beyond compliance.
• Ability to research technical issues and communicate your conclusions clearly.
• Confidence interacting directly with clients and taking increasing ownership of those relationships.
• CPA, EA, or progress toward professional certification preferred.
• Authorization to work in the United States without current or future visa sponsorship.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals, partnerships, S corporations, C corporations, trusts, and other entities.
• Work across the entire tax engagement, from compliance and research through planning, consulting, and special projects.
• Get involved in tax planning before decisions are made—not simply report the outcome afterward.
• Research complex tax issues, develop solutions, and turn technical conclusions into practical recommendations for clients.
• Work directly with clients throughout the year to answer questions, resolve issues, and understand what's happening within their businesses.
• Take greater ownership of engagements, including workflow, deadlines, deliverables, and client expectations.
• Work alongside Managers and Partners on complex client situations and planning opportunities.
• Review work and provide technical guidance to Associates and developing staff.
• Begin building the leadership and delegation skills expected at the Manager level.
• Develop experience across multiple entity types and client situations rather than being pushed into a narrow tax specialty.

Skills

Tax experience

Public accounting

Client relationship management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

Talnt is seeking a Tax Senior Associate to join its growing public accounting team. You will work directly with clients on planning, consulting, and complex tax issues while not being buried in compliance.

The role emphasizes ownership of engagements, collaboration with Managers and Partners, and development of leadership and client-facing skills across multiple entity types as you progress toward management.