Senior Tax Associate

Distinct | North America
Roanoke, TX

Senior Tax Associate

Independent CPA Firm

Roanoke, TX

$75,000 to $110,000 (dependent on experience & qualifications)


Senior Tax Associate job in Roanoke, TX with an independent CPA firm offering exposure to tax compliance, tax planning, and consulting work


If you are a Senior Tax Associate who wants more than another compliance heavy role, this one should catch your eye.


This independent CPA firm in Roanoke, TX is growing, and with that growth comes more of the kind of work that keeps good tax professionals engaged. Alongside the routine compliance work, the firm has a growing book of consulting and tax planning projects. So this is a chance to build on your core tax experience while getting broader exposure to more advisory led work.

For someone who wants to keep developing in public accounting, this is the sort of role that can make a real difference. Better variety. Better client exposure. Better long term progression.


What you will be doing

Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for individuals and closely held businesses

Work across entity types including 1040, 1065, 1120, and 1120S

Support Tax Managers and leadership on tax planning assignments and consulting projects

Research tax issues and help work through more complex client questions

Communicate with clients to gather information, answer queries, and help keep work moving

Support junior staff where needed and help maintain quality across engagements

Manage deadlines and handle multiple client assignments during busy periods


What the firm is looking for

Public accounting tax experience at Tax Associate or Senior Tax Associate level

Strong experience preparing returns for individuals and business entities

A solid technical base and the willingness to keep learning

Someone who wants exposure to planning and consulting work, not just compliance

Good communication skills and a professional approach with clients

CPA/EA or working towards one is preferred


Why this role stands out

Independent CPA firm in Roanoke, TX

Growing mix of consulting, tax planning, and compliance work

Opportunity to build advisory exposure earlier in your career

Direct exposure to experienced leaders and client conversations

A better platform for someone who wants to grow into a future Tax Manager role


Salary and benefits

Up to $110,000 + Bonus (dependent on experience & qualifications)

Full time permanent opportunity

Long term career development within a growing independent CPA firm

Hybrid working (2-3 days in the office)


Location

Roanoke, Texas


Confidential conversations always respected. If you would rather learn more before applying, call 972.807.7244 from 6am CST


How to apply (without a fuss)


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If this resonates, apply. The button isn’t a marriage proposal it’s a conversation starter.


Only at ~87% of the spec? Perfect. Apply anyway. The CPA firms I work with want interesting, capable people, not carbon copies.


Don’t overthink it. Worst case: a helpful chat about your next step. Best case: the role that gets you unstuck. Call me: 972-807-7244


Alex Alcock, Distinct Recruitment. Recruiting Tax & Public Accounting professionals for independent and regional CPA firms. Also a dad of two girls so yes, I understand deadlines, balance, and flexibility.

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