Tax Associate

Tax Associate

Location: Denver, CO (Hybrid)

Salary: Competitive

What if your first real move in tax didn’t feel like trial and error?

A lot of firms will tell you they invest in juniors. Fewer actually do it in a way you can feel day to day.

This one does. And it shows in something simple… people stay.

Not because they have to. Because they want to.

Why people choose this firm (and don’t leave)

• Unlimited PTO that people actually use

Not a line in a policy. Time off is encouraged, planned properly, and respected.

• Colleagues who stick around

Low turnover isn’t by accident. People build careers here, which means you’re learning from those who’ve been through it, not just passing through.

• You’re taught, not just tasked

You won’t be left figuring things out alone. Seniors and managers are present, patient, and genuinely invested in helping you improve.

• Real variety, early on

You’ll work across different clients and industries, giving you a broader foundation than most associate roles.

• A team that feels like a team

No sharp elbows. No silent competition. Just people who want to do good work and help each other get there.

What your day to day could look like

• Preparing and reviewing tax returns across a mix of clients
• Supporting on more complex work as your confidence grows
• Getting exposure to advisory conversations, not just compliance
• Asking questions and actually getting answers

Where this could take you

This is where you build momentum.

In a couple of years, you’re not just “more experienced” you’re:

• Ready to step into a Tax Senior role
• Comfortable owning your work
• Trusted by clients and your team

And importantly, you’ll have done it in an environment that didn’t burn you out getting there.

The culture (in three words)

Supportive. Grounded. Ambitious.

People care about the work. But they also care about each other.

Who this suits

• You’re early in your tax career and want to learn properly
• You don’t want to be just another number in a big machine
• You value working with people who are good at what they do and easy to work with
• You want balance to be real, not something mentioned in an interview and forgotten later

A quick reality check

This isn’t the place if you want to hide in the background.

You’ll be involved, you’ll be learning, and you’ll be expected to grow. But you’ll be supported the whole way.

Let’s keep this simple

If you’re curious, but not ready to apply yet, that’s completely fine.

I’m Abigail Stephen at Distinct Recruitment.

I’ll walk you through what it’s really like, the team, and whether it fits what you want next.

No pressure. Just a conversation that helps you make a better decision.