Tax Associate
Job Description
TAX ASSOCIATE
Our client located in Mesa, Arizona has an immediate need for a Tax Associate. This is a direct hire hybrid opportunity.
Company Profile
Our client is a growing CPA firm in the Mesa and Phoenix area providing tax compliance, tax strategy, accounting, payroll, and advisory services.
With approximately 25 employees and continued growth through new business and potential acquisitions, the firm offers an opportunity to join an established team while continuing to develop professionally.
Tax Associate Role
The Tax Associate will be responsible for hands on preparation of individual and business tax returns while developing broader technical, client service, and advisory capabilities.
This position is ideal for an experienced Tax Associate who has developed a strong preparation foundation and wants continued professional growth within a collaborative CPA firm.
Responsibilities
• Prepare individual and business tax returns
• Manage assigned tax engagements and deadlines
• Research tax issues and identify potential solutions
• Work closely with Tax Managers and senior members of the team
• Communicate effectively with clients and internal team members
• Assist with tax planning and advisory projects as experience develops
• Maintain accurate documentation and workpapers
• Manage multiple assignments during busy season
• Participate in ongoing professional development
Required
• Approximately four years of hands on tax preparation experience preferred
• Public accounting experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and deadlines
• Strong attention to detail
• Collaborative and positive working style
• Desire to continue learning and developing technically
Preferred
• EA or CPA credential
• Experience working with business owners and privately held businesses
• Experience with more complex individual and business returns
• CCH Axcess experience
• QuickBooks Online experience
Features and Benefits
• Health, Dental and Vision and Life Insurance Policy
• Hybrid flexibility following successful initial ramp up
• Approximately eight weeks of 50 hour workweeks during spring busy season, balanced with reduced schedules during slower periods
• Three weeks paid vacation plus Arizona sick time
• 401k with 5% match
• Entire Thanksgiving week off
• Significant time off around Christmas
• Annual company summit
• Quarterly employee development conversations
• Quarterly company town halls
• Career advancement opportunities as the firm continues growing
• Opportunity to develop from preparation into increasingly sophisticated tax planning and advisory work
Job Requirements
Additional Information
Frontline Source Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must be authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship. The client cannot sponsor any visas.
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Meet Your Recruiter
Kathy Granger
Executive Recruiter
Kathy Granger as an Executive Recruiter leading our Accounting and Finance division. Kathy is a Texas-licensed CPA with over 20 years of experience in talent acquisition and professional services, bringing a rare combination of financial expertise and recruiting acumen to our team. She holds both a Master of Professional Accounting and a Bachelor of Business Administration from The University of Texas at Austin and launched her career in public accounting at Arthur Andersen and Ernst & Young before transitioning into executive search. As founder of her own successful search firm and former Vice President of Talent Acquisition at Independent Bank, Kathy has built a proven track record of placing C-suite executives, officers, and specialized professionals across multiple industries. Her CPA background gives her a deep understanding of the technical competencies and leadership qualities required for accounting and finance roles, while her consultative approach and commitment to quality ensures our clients receive only the most qualified candidates for their critical hiring needs.