A Tax Specialist is responsible for documenting all stages of the accounting cycle in order to prepare Federal, State and local tax returns. Will review data prior to preparing the returns, prepare and file returns and will also provide background documentation in case of an audit.
Tax Associate K&R Strategic Partners (KRSP) | Mesa, AZ | Full-time, Hybrid You've got a few tax seasons under your belt and you're ready for more — more variety, more client contact, more room to grow. We're looking for a Tax Associate with real hands-on experience who wants to keep building toward the next level, not just clock another season. About
KRSP K&R
Strategic Partners (KRSP) is a tax, accounting, and advisory firm based in Mesa, AZ. Client relationships are at the center of everything we do — we're proud of the reputation we've built for treating clients like people, not files, and for sticking with them well beyond the day their return is filed. We provide tax preparation, bookkeeping, tax planning, and financial advisory services to a diverse, multi-client base — from individuals to businesses across multiple entity types. Our team includes preparers, managers, and administrative staff who work together season-round, not just during tax season, and we genuinely like coming to work. Our Core Values Positive mindset — we bring energy and optimism, even during the crunch Team collaboration — we win together and pick each other up when it's busy Resourceful learner — tax law changes constantly, and we treat that as a chance to grow Customer focus — every client relationship matters, not just the return in front of us What You'll Do Prepare individual and business tax returns across a variety of entity types, from intake through filing Build and maintain direct relationships with your own book of clients, not just hand returns up the chain Research tax questions and resolve routine notices, escalating the tricky ones with clear context Support tax planning conversations by pulling together the numbers and scenarios clients need Spot-check and give feedback on returns from newer preparers when asked Keep client files organized and communication timely, especially during peak season Required 4+ years of hands-on tax preparation experience, ideally in public accounting or a multi-client tax practice Experience preparing both individual and business tax returns Bachelor's degree in accounting or a related field Comfortable owning client communication directly, not just working behind the scenes Able to work hybrid out of our Mesa, AZ office, with extended hours during tax season Preferred Actively pursuing a CPA or EA credential, or open to starting that path Experience with CCH tax software is a plus, but not required — we're happy to get the right person up to speed Experience with QuickBooks Exposure to multi-entity or trust/estate returns
Compensation:
$65,000 - $80,000/year, based on experience How to
Apply:
Ready to take the next step? Apply directly through this posting, or send your resume to jgodin@krtaxes.com. Please include your years of tax preparation experience and the types of returns you've worked on — we'd love to hear from you!
Pay:
$65,000.00 - $80,000.00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) 401(k) matching Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance
