Senior Tax Associate - Trust, Estate & Gift

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35+ years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Greenville, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.

Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that has in turn allowed our firm to establish a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non-profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2026.

As TJT’s mission states, “The source of our strength is our people.” Our firm offers the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm.

Start Date:

Q4 2026 or January 2027

Locations:

Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington, or Greenville, NC

Work Model:

Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)

TJT is seeking a highly skilled Senior Tax Associate to join our dynamic trust, estate, and gift tax team in a full-time capacity. In this essential role, you will leverage your extensive experience in trust, estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax return preparation to deliver exceptional service to high-net-worth individuals and family groups. As a Senior Associate, you will operate as a trusted advisor, collaborating closely with firm leadership and clients to drive success and contribute to TJT’s continued growth and reputation for excellence.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate:

• A minimum of three years of public accounting experience, with a strong concentration in trust, estate, gift, and fiduciary income tax return preparation.
• Significant experience preparing fiduciary returns and individual income tax returns for high-net-worth individuals and families.
• Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement trial balance software.
• Excellent communication skills for building and maintaining strong client relationships.
• Proven ability to advise clients in the private client sector, particularly those with complex financial needs.
• Certified Public Accountant (CPA) designation, or active pursuit of CPA licensure.
• Advanced technical tax expertise and a comprehensive understanding of accounting principles, including the interpretation of complex financial statements.

• Prepare trust, estate, gift, fiduciary, and individual income tax returns for high-net-worth clients and families.
• Collaborate with firm leadership and peers to address complex tax issues and deliver client-focused solutions.
• Stay current with evolving tax laws and regulations, ensuring compliance and optimal outcomes for clients.
• Provide guidance to clients regarding trust, estate, and gift tax matters.
• Contribute to a collaborative team environment and mentor junior staff as needed.

• The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
• Supporting clients within the areas of real estate, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, and non-profit agencies
• For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
• A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
• Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 3 days minimum in one of our five office locations

• Covered Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule