Tax Associate (Hybrid Remote

This position allows for 2 days per week remote / work from home.

We are seeking a detail-oriented and analytical Senior Tax Associate with 4+ years of hands‑on experience in business tax preparation to join our growing tax practice.

In this role, you will lead the preparation and initial review of complex tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S‑corporations, and LLCs. You will work directly with business clients across various industries, ensuring compliance, identifying tax‑saving opportunities, and acting as a trusted advisor throughout the tax calendar year.

• Prepare and review federal, state, and local income tax returns for B2B clients, including Forms 1120, 1120‑S, 1065, and 1041.
• Review and reconcile client financial statements, general ledgers, trial balances, and adjusting journal entries to ensure accurate tax accounting.
• Conduct research on complex federal and state tax laws, regulations, and court cases.
• Assist in developing proactive tax‑saving strategies for business clients.
• Act as a primary point of contact for client accounting teams, addressing tax inquiries, requesting documentation, and communicating tax status updates.
• Assist in drafting responses to IRS and state tax authority notices, inquiries, and audit requests.
• Provide guidance, work review, and feedback to junior tax staff and interns during busy season and year‑round projects.

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field (150-credit hour requirement completed or in progress preferred).
• 4+ years of professional tax experience in a CPA firm or public accounting setting, specifically focused on business entity tax returns.
• Strong working knowledge of GAAP and tax accounting methods.
• Proficiency in tax preparation software (e.g., Ultra Tax, CCH Axcess, Pro Connect, or Drake).
• Proficiency in accounting software (e.g., Quick Books Online/Desktop, Xero) and advanced MS Excel skills (pivot tables, VLOOKUPs/XLOOKUPs).