Hybrid Senior Tax Associate

at Brewer, Eyeington, Patout & Co., LLP

• Job title: Senior Tax Associate
• Job type: Full Time
• Experience level: Senior
• Salary: Not specified
• Degree requirement: Bachelor's Degree
• Location requirements: Hybrid, Navasota, United States

About the role

• Senior Tax Associate at an accounting firm responsible for tax preparation, review, and consulting. Mentoring team members while building strong client relationships in a hybrid work setup.

Responsibilities

• Partnering with your clients in an advisory role and meeting with those clients periodically.
• Preparing and reviewing tax returns for individuals and entities, managing engagements from start to finish.
• Mentoring and supporting Tax Associates as they grow in their roles.
• Conducting tax research and staying up to date on relevant regulations and strategies.
• Creating high-quality deliverables, including supporting workpapers and thoughtful tax planning recommendations.
• Providing timely, responsive service and building strong relationships with clients.
• Performing due diligence to identify tax risks and opportunities.
• Managing your assigned workflow, staying organized and proactive in meeting deadlines.
• Beginning to develop and manage your own client portfolio with confidence and care.

Requirements

• 3+ years of professional tax experience, demonstrating a progression in complexity of tax returns
• Solid understanding of accounting principles and financial reporting
• Extensive knowledge of entity taxation
• Strong analytical, research, and organizational skills
• Proficiency with Excel and Adobe Acrobat
• Excellent written and verbal communication abilities
• A proactive mindset and strong personal motivation
• A collaborative spirit, along with the ability to work independently in overcoming obstacles and reaching solutions
• The ability to mentor, lead, and train
• The ability to work extended hours during peak seasonal periods
• The ability to perform and direct multiple engagements with competing priorities in a dynamic, deadline-driven environment

Benefits

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus compensation plans
• SIMPLE IRA retirement plan with firm contributions
• Firm-paid AICPA & TSCPA memberships
• Firm-paid CPA license renewal and continuing professional education (CPE)
• Paid time off to sit for CPA exams
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance options
• Generous paid time off, sick days, and paid holidays
• Paid bereavement leave
• Supportive work-life balance with a flexible work schedule
• Remote work opportunities (WFH/WFA)
• Paid volunteer hours and firm-wide community service activities
• Vibrant, family-friendly office environments in downtown Bryan and Navasota
• Regular firm socials, team-building activities, and a fun, collaborative atmosphere
• Paid Fridays off from October 16 to December 31