Tax Senior Associate - Bismarck

Overview As a Tax Senior Associate, you’ll play a key role in delivering high-quality tax compliance and tax advisory services while partnering with a collaborative, high-performing public accounting team. This role offers the opportunity to take ownership of client engagements, contribute to tax planning strategy, support client relationship management, and mentor junior staff —all within a growth-oriented, paperless environment focused on continuous professional development. Key Responsibilities In this role, you will: Prepare and review federal, state, and local tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and pass-through entities across diverse industries Apply technical knowledge of individual taxation, business taxation, partnership taxation, and S-Corporation taxation to ensure accurate and compliant filings Collaborate on tax planning, tax research, and advisory projects, identifying opportunities for tax efficiency and risk mitigation Gather, analyze, and interpret financial data to support tax compliance, tax provision calculations, and reporting requirements Conduct technical tax research using authoritative sources to resolve complex tax issues and document conclusions Communicate tax strategies, compliance requirements, and planning recommendations clearly to both internal teams and external clients Utilize tax software systems and paperless workflow tools to manage engagements efficiently and maintain documentation standards Support client engagement management, including meeting deadlines, coordinating deliverables, and maintaining responsiveness Mentor and coach Associates by reviewing workpapers, providing constructive feedback, and supporting technical skill development Participate in continuing professional education (CPE), regulatory updates, and professional networking to stay current with evolving IRS regulations and tax law changes Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Accounting Active CPA license, CPA candidate, or Enrolled Agent (EA) certification 2–4 years of public accounting experience focused on tax compliance and tax preparation Strong working knowledge of tax accounting principles, IRS regulations, GAAP fundamentals, and multi-entity taxation Experience managing multiple engagements with strong time management, organization, and attention to detail Demonstrated analytical thinking and ability to adapt to established compliance processes and quality control standards Effective written and verbal communication skills with a client-service mindset Ability to work independently while contributing to a collaborative team environment