Senior Tax Associate

• 401(k)
• Employee discounts
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• 401(k) matching
• Bonus based on performance
• Competitive salary
• Opportunity for advancement
• Training & development
• Vision insurance

Senior Tax Associate

Public Accounting
· Chawla & Chawla, P.C.
· Gaithersburg, MD
· Full-Time, In-Office

$100,000 – $125,000 base + performance bonus up to 20%

Chawla & Chawla, P.C. is a Top 400 CPA firm with more than 35 years in practice and 80+ professionals across the U.S. and India. We serve clients through government contracting, healthcare, real estate, private equity, non-profits, and professional services. We are a family-built firm that has grown into something much larger, and we have never lost the culture that got us here.

We are currently investing in AI-assisted workflows, process automation, and better technology across the firm. This is not performative. We are genuinely changing how we work, and we want people on the team who are excited about that!

We are developing our tax team and developing the next generation of managers at C&C. This role is for someone who is technically strong and wants more responsibility, not just more returns. If you see this as a step towards Tax Manager and not a final stop, you are exactly who we are looking for.

If you want low expectations and slow change, this will not be the right fit.

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns across multiple entity types, including individuals, partnerships, S-corps, trusts, and multi-state filings.
• Review work prepared by junior associates and give them real, useful feedback.
• Manage IRS and state notices, audits, and client inquiries.
• Research tax issues and analyze the impact of new and proposed legislation.
• Participate in compilation and review engagements.
• Contribute to process improvement and AI-assisted workflow initiatives.
• Build deep knowledge of your clients’ businesses and industries.
• Collaborate directly with managers and partners to develop your technical and professional judgment.

• 3 to 5 years of public accounting experience with a tax focus.
• Bachelor’s degree in accounting or a related field.
• Direct experience with both individual and business returns.
• Strong foundation in U.S. tax compliance and GAAP.
• Experience reviewing returns or mentoring junior staff.

• CPA license or active CPA pursuit.
• Lacerte and Quick Books experience.
• Experience with AI-assisted tax tools, workflow automation, or applied technology in a professional setting. This carries real weight here, so be specific if you have it.
• Self-sufficient and identifies what needs improvement without being told.
• Government contracting or Deltek experience is a bonus.

US work authorization is required. H-1B sponsorship is considered for the right long-term fit.

• Base salary of $100,000 to $125,000 depending on experience.
• Annual performance bonus up to 20% of base.
• Annual merit increases effective every January 1st.
• 100% employer-paid medical, dental, and vision coverage for employees, with an HSA option available.
• 100% company-paid short-term disability, long-term disability, and life insurance.
• 401(k) with employer match and profit sharing.
• CPA exam fee reimbursement.
• 15 days PTO, increasing to 20 days after three years, plus eight paid firm holidays.
• Professional development and continuing education support.
• Relocation assistance.
• A clear, documented path to Tax Manager for people who earn it.

We have two peak periods each year:
February 1 through April 15 and August 1 through October 15. Extended hours are expected during those windows. We are upfront about that because we respect your time and…