Senior Tax Associate Recruitment
No Fee Until You Hire
WHY THIS ROLE IS HARD TO HIRE
- Hiring an experienced Senior Tax Associate requires more than general accounting knowledge. Organizations need professionals who understand tax compliance, preparation, research, documentation, and the practical application of tax rules across different client and business situations.
- Tax engagements can involve multiple entities, jurisdictions, filing requirements, technical issues, and demanding deadlines. Therefore, employers often seek candidates who combine strong tax knowledge with analytical ability, attention to detail, sound judgment, and the capacity to manage multiple assignments while maintaining accuracy.
- Furthermore, Senior Tax Associates are expected to collaborate effectively with managers, partners, clients, and other professionals while increasingly handling complex assignments independently. Candidates who can deliver technically sound work while maintaining strong communication and client-service skills can be difficult to attract.
Brightway helps you find the right talent faster.
Brightway connects businesses and professional services organizations with qualified Senior Tax Associates experienced in tax compliance, tax preparation, tax research, planning, financial analysis, reporting, and client support. As a result, employers can strengthen their tax teams with professionals who can manage detailed tax work, support complex engagements, and contribute effectively to client and organizational objectives.
About the Senior Tax Associate Role
Role Highlights
3-7+ Years
Tax Compliance & Advisory
Tax Preparation, Research & Planning
Public Accounting / Corporate / Professional Services
Accounting & Finance
Permanent
Tax Preparation & Regulatory Compliance
Engagement & Client Coordination
Tax Research & Planning Support
Tax Managers / Tax Partners / Finance Leadership
Tax Efficiency & Compliance
Accuracy, Timeliness & Client Service
What does a Senior Tax Associate Do?
Prepare and Review Tax Returns
A Senior Tax Associate prepares and reviews federal, state, and local tax returns, schedules, calculations, and supporting workpapers. They analyze financial information and documentation to help ensure accurate and complete tax filings.
Conduct Tax Research
Researches tax laws, regulations, technical guidance, and specific tax issues to support compliance and advisory assignments. Therefore, strong research and analytical abilities are essential when evaluating complex tax questions.
Support Tax Planning
Assists with tax planning by analyzing transactions, financial information, and potential tax consequences. Senior Tax Associates may identify planning opportunities and provide analysis that supports recommendations from managers and partners.
Coordinate Engagements & Client Information
Coordinates information requests, documentation, deadlines, and assigned engagement deliverables. In addition, the role involves communicating with clients and internal team members to resolve information gaps and keep tax engagements progressing.
Support Complex Tax Matters
Contributes to complex tax engagements by analyzing issues, preparing technical work, identifying potential risks, and escalating significant matters to senior tax professionals. Furthermore, Senior Tax Associates help maintain consistent quality across tax assignments and client deliverables.
Strengthen Your Tax Team With Experienced Talent
Connect with qualified Senior Tax Associate talent who can support tax compliance, prepare and review returns, conduct tax research, contribute to tax planning, and help deliver accurate and timely client engagements.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- Prepare, review, and analyze federal, state, and local tax returns, schedules, calculations, and supporting workpapers.
- Conduct tax research and document findings related to compliance requirements, technical issues, and applicable tax regulations.
- Support tax planning and advisory engagements through financial analysis, tax calculations, and evaluation of potential tax implications.
- Coordinate client information, engagement documentation, deadlines, and deliverables while communicating effectively with internal teams and clients.
- Identify tax issues and communicate findings, recommendations, and potential risks to Tax Managers, Partners, clients, and other stakeholders.
QUALIFICATIONS & REQUIREMENTS
Experience
3-8+ years of experience in tax, public accounting, corporate taxation, tax consulting, or a related field, with demonstrated experience preparing and reviewing tax returns and supporting tax engagements.
Education
Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Taxation, Business Administration, or a related field.
Certifications
CPA certification or progress toward CPA certification is often preferred depending on the position. Other relevant tax credentials may be advantageous based on the organization's specialization.
CORE SKILLS
MARKET & COMPENSATION INSIGHTS
typical Salary Range
$80,000-$115,000+
Performance and firm-dependent
Experience Level
Mid-Level
Role Demand
High
Hiring Market
Nationwide
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About Tax
Brightway recruits accounting and finance professionals across tax, audit and assurance, financial reporting, accounting, risk, compliance, and related disciplines. Our recruitment approach focuses on connecting employers with qualified professionals who match their technical requirements, organizational structure, growth needs, and long-term goals.
