Remote Senior Tax Associate

Overview

At System Six, we're building one of the best places to work in cloud-accounting—a place where our team members are the most important part of our business and where they consistently experience joy, flexibility, and professional growth. We are a fast-growing, modern, 100% remote organization delivering full-cycle accounting, tax, and other professional services to hundreds of clients nationwide.

We are actively seeking a Senior Tax Associate, a joyful and driven team member who will prepare and perform first review tax returns, assist with planning and research, and support both our clients and internal teams. This role blends strong technical tax expertise with excellent client service skills, offering you an opportunity to grow professionally while contributing to high-quality tax deliverables.

The Senior Tax Associate collaborates closely with other team members to ensure accurate, timely, and strategic tax services on both the tax and the client accounting services sides of System Six.

This is a full-time, U.S.

-based position offering an opportunity to manage and grow within a thriving, ambitious, and balanced organization.

System Six has grown significantly over the last five years and plans to continue to do so for decades moving forward; but importantly, we grow in a measured manner that allows all teams to find healthy fulfillment and balance in their career and personal life. This is not your traditional accounting firm with miserable busy seasons. Our talented team loves System Six and we can’t wait to show you how that energy permeates throughout our organization.

Personal Skills

• Excellent communication skills internally across a variety of channels
• A collaborative mindset with the ability to work closely with clients and team members.
• Resourcefulness. An independent problem solver that can also ask for help when needed
• Humility, patience, and a deeply rooted servant leadership mentality
• Joy. A pleasure to work with; energetic and warm. You are enthusiastic about work daily

Professional Skills

• 3+ years of public accounting experience, with expertise in tax compliance for individuals, S Corporations, C Corporations, and Partnerships/LLCs.
• Skilled in federal, state, and local tax compliance and reporting.
• Experience preparing and conducting first-level reviews of returns, and providing actionable feedback.
• Skilled in research, responding to tax notices, and supporting tax planning initiatives.
• Proficiency with tax and accounting software (Lacerte and Quick Books Online preferred, Karbon is a plus).
• Holds a CPA or EA license or it is in process
• Demonstrated ability to quickly adapt to new technologies and software.

As a Senior Tax Associate, you will work with a department of 5 other individuals serving approximately 100 clients representing around 200 returns. We expect this to grow in the coming years as we look to expand our tax department alongside our blossoming CAS business. Your primary responsibilities are to:

• Prepare individual and business tax returns accurately and efficiently.
• Perform first-level reviews of tax returns prepared by Tax Associates.
• Assist with tax planning, research, and special projects.
• Respond to tax notices and support clients with compliance matters.
• Collaborate with internal teams to deliver high-quality client service.
• Support accounting functions as needed and provide insights to enhance client outcomes.

• A joyful work environment where employees and culture are paramount.
• We understand that we are all human and we want your success in your professional life to elevate and empower your personal life
• Work/Life balance. Our team enjoys our work environment, with calm, smooth tax seasons and no grueling hours typical of traditional firms. We emphasize physical and mental health. Our diverse team includes ...
• A 100% remote environment. We have been remote for 10+ years and are set up for success remotely with daytime flexibility.
• Strong compensation. This exempt position offers a base salary range of $80,000-$93,000 and includes a…