Senior Tax Associate
PAMC is looking for a knowledgeable and detail-oriented tax associate to join our accounting team. Our Core Purpose is helping organizations and people thrive. Our 10 pillars reflect how we manage our work, our relationships and ourselves. As a senior associate of the firm, you will live true to our Core Values of people first, being exceptional every day in every way, embracing change, feeling empowered through knowledge and choosing accountability.
A Core Tax Services Senior Associate is responsible for utilizing research skills, applying tax foundational knowledge to understand potential tax issues, gathering client information necessary for filing, participating in tax planning, recognizing and communicating potential risks, preparing tax accrual workpapers and working with tax software applications to complete tax returns for review. In this role, the Core Tax Services Senior Associate may be charged with supervising and reviewing the work of Core Tax Services Associates.
Job Description
As our newest tax associate, you’ll be responsible for preparing tax returns and ensuring compliance with all state and federal regulations at every step of the filing process. You’ll also maintain thorough tax records for our organization, compiling reports on expenditures, payroll, and revenue. In addition to serving an important role within the accounting department, you’ll work across teams to communicate tax strategy to key members of the organization. You’ll also be responsible for:
- Preparation and technical review of individual, partnership, corporate and fiduciary tax returns, including consolidated and multi state entities.
- Preparation and technical review of tax planning projections.
- Respond to IRS and state notices/inquiries and assist with federal and state tax audits.
- Perform research on technical tax issues and communicate results.
- Mentor and develop staff in a highly interactive team environment.
- Build and maintain client relationships.
- Contribute to practice development and professional business networking.
Skills and Qualifications
- Exemplary accounting and bookkeeping skills
- In-depth knowledge of state and federal tax codes, laws, and regulations
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills
- Strong attention to detail
- Ability to meet tight deadlines and manage time effectively
Preferred Qualifications
- Degree in accounting, finance, or related field
- 5+ years’ experience in tax preparation, finance, or accounting
- Experience tracking and analyzing data using accounting software, such as Microsoft Excel or Intuit QuickBooks
- Relevant industry certifications (e.g., CPA, EA)
Benefits
- PTO, Profit share, YOY raises + more
- Salary $80,000 – $95,000 per year
- Comprehensive Medical and Dental Benefits Package
- Balanced Work/Life Environment
- New Business Referral Bonus Program
- Paid Holidays
- Paid CPA Exam
- CPA Exam Bonus
- Paid Professional Association Memberships
- Paid Professional Certifications
- Busy Season Fun and Wellness
- End of Busy Season Party
- Year-end Holiday Party