Senior Tax Associate

Job description

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio. Aprio is seeking a **Senior Tax Associate** to deliver high-quality tax compliance, consulting, and planning services to a diverse portfolio of clients. You will work closely with clients and internal teams to develop and implement effective tax strategies aligned with business goals and evolving regulatory requirements. In this role, you will apply your technical expertise across complex tax engagements while building strong, lasting client relationships. This is an excellent opportunity to grow your career within a top-ranked national CPA firm that values innovation, collaboration, and continuous development. ### What You'll Gain/ Impact - Opportunity to serve clients across diverse industries on meaningful and complex tax engagements - Exposure to a broad range of tax compliance, consulting, and planning work - A collaborative environment that champions professional growth and continuous learning - Access to cutting-edge tax technology and firm-wide resources - Career advancement within a nationally recognized, high-growth CPA firm ### Key Responsibilities - Interact closely with clients to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services across diverse industries - Oversee the preparation and timely filing of all required tax returns - Develop and implement tax strategies that optimize clients' tax positions while considering business goals, industry trends, and regulatory changes - Collaborate with clients and provide proactive tax advice and solutions - Collaborate with fellow tax professionals by sharing expertise and contributing to a culture of continuous learning and development - Build and maintain strong client relationships through exceptional service - Actively participate in project coordination and contribute to training initiatives that strengthen the tax department's overall effectiveness ### Candidate Qualifications - Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field - 3–5 years of experience in federal tax consulting and/or compliance in public accounting - Experience with Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership returns - Recent work experience with an accounting firm - Exceptional verbal and written communication skillsProficiency in tax software and technology - Preferred: CPA or actively pursuing CPA licensure ### Leadership Skills - Building Relationships - Adaptability - Client Focus - Driving Execution - Continuous Improvement - Communication ### Technical Skills - Tax Compliance - Tax Planning - Tax Consulting - Tax Research - Tax Preparation