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Tax Associate

Remote / Online - Candidates ideally in
Frisco, Collin County, Texas, 75034, USA
Listing for: Cain Watters & Associates, LLC
Full Time, Remote/Work from Home position
Listed on 2026-01-16
Job specializations:
  • Accounting
    Tax Accountant, Public Accounting, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance
  • Finance & Banking
    Tax Accountant, Tax Manager, Accounting & Finance
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 60000 - 75000 USD Yearly USD 60000.00 75000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Tax Associate 2

Summary/Objective

Indirectly reporting to the Tax Seniors, the Tax Associate 2 is responsible for serving as an integral member in the tax department and ensuring the department creates and delivers accurate and timely tax returns and other tax products for the organization.

Essential Functions
  • Prepare various types of basic to moderately complex tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065)
  • Provide tax related services for clients (Personal Property Tax, Extensions, Estimated Payment Vouchers, Tax Notices, etc.)
  • Research as needed to respond to client questions and prepare tax returns accurately
  • Compare tax returns to tax projections prepared by in‑house Financial Planners
  • Responsibilities and Duties
  • Participate in planning of workflow to ensure completion of assigned returns
  • Assist in set up of new client tax returns and work papers
  • Prepare partnership, corporate, individual and personal property tax returns
  • Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of tax issues
  • Internal contact as needed between various departments to facilitate completion of tax issues
  • Documentation of records and work papers to firm's electronic file cabinet to ensure accurate, organized recordkeeping
  • Assist fellow department members in order for the department to complete annual tax season goals
  • Daily use of multiple software programs for organization of work papers, tax returns, and workflow management
  • Analyze unaudited financial statements to determine adjustments necessary for accurate tax treatment
  • Prepare assigned returns in timeframe given in order to timely deliver tax returns to clients
  • This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

    Education and Experience
    • Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax or related field
    • CPA eligible or EA eligible required
    • 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or its equivalent
    • Thorough knowledge of tax laws
    • Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
    • Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
    • Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
    Preferred

    Education and Experience
    • Master's degree in Accounting or related field
    • CPA or EA preferred
    • Big four or large public accounting firm experience
    • CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement & BNA Income Tax Planner
    Travel

    No travel is expected for this position.

    Work Environment

    This job operates in a clerical, open-environment, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management’s approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.

    Physical Demands

    This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

    Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

    This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. although additional hours may be required in order to complete work timely and accurately. Flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.

    Compensation

    $60,000. USD

    Benefits
    • Competitive Salary
    • Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD'D Insurance
    • Dental & Vision Insurance
    • Unlimited PTO
    • Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break
    • Safe Harbor 401k Plan
    • Generous Employer HSA Contributions
    • Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses/Renewals
    • Continuing Education Resources
    • Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
    Recognitions

    CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:

    • INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)
    • Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)
    • Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)
    • Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)
    • USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)
    • Accounting Today - Top…
    Position Requirements
    10+ Years work experience
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