Senior Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate

Public Accounting | Tax & Advisory | Career Growth Opportunity

Magnify is looking for a Senior Tax Associate who's ready to take greater ownership of tax engagements, expand their technical expertise, and build meaningful client relationships. If you enjoy tackling complex tax matters, working with a variety of clients, and taking on more responsibility beyond preparing returns, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

This opportunity offers the chance to manage multiple tax engagements, work directly with clients, and collaborate with experienced tax professionals on compliance, research, and planning initiatives. You'll also have the opportunity to review work, mentor junior associates, and contribute to the overall quality and efficiency of client engagements.

If you're looking to strengthen your technical skills, expand your client-facing responsibilities, and continue developing toward a leadership role in public accounting, we'd like to talk!

You might be a great fit if you have:

• A Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a closely related field, with a strong foundation in tax preparation and compliance.
• Experience in public accounting, preparing and reviewing federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals and businesses.
• Strong knowledge of tax regulations, reporting requirements, and supporting workpaper documentation.
• The ability to research complex tax matters, identify potential issues, and communicate findings and recommendations.
• Proficiency with tax preparation software, Microsoft Excel, and accounting applications, along with strong analytical and organizational skills.
• Excellent communication and client relationship skills, with the ability to manage multiple engagements, meet deadlines, and provide guidance to junior associates.

Additional experience that will help you STAND OUT:2+ years of public accounting experience, CPA designation or progress toward licensure, and previous experience reviewing workpapers, mentoring associates, or supporting tax planning initiatives.

What you’ll actually DO:

1. Prepare and review tax returns for individuals, businesses, and other entities, ensuring accuracy and compliance with applicable federal, state, and local regulations.
2. Take ownership of assigned tax engagements, coordinating client information, deliverables, timelines, and day-to-day workflow.
3. Review tax workpapers and supporting documentation prepared by junior associates, identifying discrepancies and maintaining quality standards.
4. Research complex tax issues, evaluate regulatory requirements, and communicate findings and recommendations to managers and senior leadership.
5. Build and maintain client relationships, serving as a primary contact for tax-related questions, documentation requests, and engagement updates.
6. Provide mentorship, technical guidance, and constructive feedback to junior associates while supporting their professional development.
7. Collaborate with tax managers and senior leadership on tax planning strategies, complex engagements, and client advisory matters.
8. Identify opportunities to improve engagement efficiency, strengthen internal processes, and maintain current knowledge of tax legislation and industry developments.

About Magnify:

At Magnify, we believe great hiring requires more than matching keywords on a resume. Our team takes the time to understand both the opportunity and the person behind the experience so candidates know what they’re walking intoand clients know who they’re bringing onto their team. Our Magnify CertificationTM process goes beyond the traditional interview by focusing on demonstrated capabilities, communication, and real-world alignment with the work.

Magnify is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. We consider qualified applicants without regard to legally protected characteristics and are committed to providing reasonable accommodations throughout the hiring process. To learn more about firm visit, www.MagnifyYourTalent.com.

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