Tax Associate

Agresta, Storms & O’Leary, PC (ASO) is a full-service accounting and advisory firm with offices across central and southern Indiana and approximately 40 full-time professionals. The firm provides assurance, tax, business consulting, and entrepreneurial accounting services to a diverse client base that includes closely held and entrepreneurial businesses, nonprofits, government-regulated entities, manufacturers, construction firms, service organizations, and individuals. ASO is hiring Tax Associates to join its tax practice.

This role is built for early-career accounting professionals who want hands-on tax experience with privately held corporations, partnerships, and individuals, meaningful client exposure, and a clear runway for advancement within a firm that invests in developing its people.

This role is primarily in-office role. Associates benefit from working alongside experienced professionals in person, which accelerates learning, mentorship, and integration into the firm’s culture. Flexibility comes with time & tenure as well as proven ability to perform.

This role can sit out of the Indianapolis, Greensburg, Columbus, Batesville or Seymour locations.

• Prepare federal and state income tax returns for privately held C corporations, S corporations, partnerships, and individuals under the supervision of seniors, supervisors and managers
• Gather, organize, and analyze client tax information, including financial statements, trial balances, K-1s, and supporting schedules
• Prepare book to tax reconciliations, depreciation and fixed asset schedules, and other tax work papers in line with firm policies and quality standards
• Calculate quarterly estimated tax payments and prepare extensions
• Research tax questions and document conclusions for review
• Respond to reviewer notes and make timely, accurate revisions
• Communicate with clients on routine matters, including document requests and follow-up questions, with appropriate supervision
• Assist with responses to IRS and state agency notices
• Support senior team members with tax planning projections and special projects
• Build proficiency in the firm’s tax software, workpaper standards, and current tax law

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or a closely related field
• 0 to 3 years of public accounting experience (recent graduates and prior internship experience welcome)
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and a willingness to ask questions
• Solid written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Excel and general comfort learning new software platforms

• Internship or part-time experience in public accounting, ideally in tax
• Exposure to tax preparation software
• Coursework in individual, corporate, or partnership taxation
• 150 credit hours completed or in progress

• A clear development path with structured progression from Associate through Senior Associate, Supervisor, Manager, and beyond
• Direct mentorship from experienced managers and partners
• Exposure to a wide range of industries and entity types early in your career
• A trust-based, output-driven culture where leadership measures results, not keystrokes
• A flexible schedule during the offseason
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Competitive PTO package plus holidays
• Health and dental insurance
• Employer 401(k) match
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• A collaborative, family-friendly environment that values work-life balance without sacrificing professional standards

Compensation is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and educational background. The firm offers a competitive base salary, performance-based bonus structure, employer 401(k) match, and comprehensive…