Senior Associate

Tax Associate

Overview

This opportunity is with a growing public accounting firm based in the Independence market serving closely held businesses and entrepreneurial clients across a variety of industries including construction, real estate, investment advisory, nonprofits, and professional service providers. The firm is continuing to grow through strong client referrals and is looking to add a Tax Associate to support expanding client needs and long-term succession planning within the practice.

What makes this role unique is the firm's model: tax staff work the full scope of each client relationship, handling tax compliance, tax planning, and business consulting alongside the full financial picture of a business and the owners behind it. That depth of exposure makes for exceptionally well-rounded accountants who are highly sought after whether they choose to advance within public accounting or transition to industry.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation and filing of federal and state tax returns for individuals, partnerships, and corporations

• Conduct tax research and summarize findings to support decisions on client-specific issues

• Help manage client documentation and information, ensuring accuracy and completeness

• Participate in client meetings to understand their tax situation and gather necessary information

• Assist with responses to various tax authorities on client tax matters and audit inquiries

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of tax experience

• CPA or actively working toward completing the CPA designation

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, or related field

What This Role Offers

• Salary $75,000-$85,000+ based on experience

• Exposure to closely held business clients across multiple industries

• Full scope of client work including tax compliance, planning, and business consulting

• Opportunity to become a well-rounded accountant prepared for advancement in public accounting or industry

• Opportunity for advancement and long-term leadership growth

• Collaborative team environment with direct Partner visibility

• Summer schedule with 36-hour work weeks

• Busy season typically capped around 50-55 hours

Location / Work Model

• Based in Independence, Ohio

• Hybrid flexibility



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