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Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate Growth-Minded CPA Firm

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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.

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Job Description

Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate•
CPA Firm Location:
Rockville, MD Salary:
$90,000
  • $120,000+ (DOE) + Incentive & Bonus Opportunities + Benefits
  • Compensation is negotiable for experienced Tax Manager-level candidates
Benefits:
Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance, 401k,
Unlimited PTO, Holidays Job Type:
Full-Time | Hybrid (In-Office/Work from Home)
Typical Hours:
40 hours/week off-season; additional hours required during peak tax season
Start Date:
ASAP Sponsorship is not available Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate
  • CPA Firm Description Our client, a growing advisory-focused CPA firm, is looking for a Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate to join their team.
This role will focus on individual and business tax preparation, client communication, and tax planning support for entrepreneurs and business owners. This is a strong opportunity for someone with public accounting tax experience who is driven, seeking more client exposure, advisory growth, and advancement potential without being boxed into a rigid promotion structure or timeline. The firm offers strong runway for increased responsibility, incentive and bonus opportunities, unlimited PTO, and better work-life balance than many traditional CPA firm environments.
  • Our client is open to candidates at the Tax Associate, Senior Tax Associate, or Tax Manager level. Compensation is negotiable for candidates with stronger technical depth, client ownership, or leadership experience.
  • Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate
  • CPA Firm Responsibilities Prepare individual and business tax returns Support tax workpapers, documentation, and return preparation Review straightforward returns based on experience level Communicate with clients regarding tax questions, documents, and deadlines Research tax questions and summarize findings Support tax planning for entrepreneurs and business owners Track client deliverables and follow up on missing items Coordinate with partners and managers on client work Manage competing priorities during peak tax season Tax Associate / Senior Tax Associate•CPA Firm Qualifications Bachelor's degree required 2+ years of public accounting tax experience required Individual and business tax returns experience required Client-facing tax communication experience required Tax software, Microsoft 365, and Excel experience required Willingness to work additional hours during peak tax season required About #twiceasnice Recruiting Across industries, roles, and North America, we help clients quickly attract top talent with custom-built searches.
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Pay:
$90,000.00
  • $120,000.
00 per year
Benefits:
401(k) Dental insurance Health insurance Life insurance Paid time off Vision insurance Application Question(s): Do you have a valid EA or active CPA? Do you live within a comfortable, commutable distance to Rockville, MD for a hybrid work schedule? Are you comfortable w/ 60-70 hours during peak tax season? The salary range is $90,000
  • $120,000+ (DOE) + Incentive & Bonus Opportunities + Benefits.
Compensation is negotiable for experienced Tax Manager-level candidates. What is your desired salary?
Education:
Bachelor's (Required)
Experience:
public accounting tax : 2 years (Required) individual & business tax returns : 2 years (Required) small to mid-sized CPA firm : 1 year (Preferred) client-facing tax communication : 1 year (Required) Tax software, Microsoft 365, and
Excel :
2 years (Required)
Work Location:
Hybrid remote in Rockville, MD