Tax Associate

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Eide Bailly LLP

Posted 2 months ago

Full Time

Abilene, Texas

Hybrid

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

The Tax Associate prepares individual and business tax returns while collaborating with the team on tax planning and special projects. They are responsible for gathering client information and ensuring accurate tax filings in a paperless office environment.

Qualifications

You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and 1-3 years of tax experience within public accounting. You possess knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations, and ideally an active CPA license or EA certification.

Must Have Skills for ATS

CPA

Enrolled Agent (EA)

tax accounting principles

IRS regulations

Job Description

Location: Abilene, TX

Work Arrangement: In-office or Hybrid

Typical Day in the Life

A typical day as a Tax Associate might include the following:

  • Prepares individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries.
  • Working with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
  • Gathering relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
  • Looking at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
  • Preparing accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
  • Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Who You Are

  • You have a Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
  • You have active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.
  • You have 1-3 years of tax experience within public accounting.
  • You can easily explain details of your tax experience and/or can explain the difference between a 1040 and an 1120.
  • You have knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
  • You actively stay up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
  • You are a self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
  • You are able to focus on complex tasks and will quickly understand the firm’s comprehensive compliance processes.

Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Making an Impact Together

People join Eide Bailly for the opportunities and stay because of the culture. At Eide Bailly, we've built a collaborative workplace based on integrity, authenticity, and support for one another. You'll find opportunities for education and career growth, a team dedicated to your success, and benefits that put your family's needs first. Hear what our employees have to say about working at Eide Bailly.  

Compensation 

Our compensation philosophy emphasizes competitive and equitable pay. Eide Bailly complies with all local/state regulations regarding displaying ranges. Final compensation decisions are dependent upon factors such as geography, experience, education, skills, and internal equity.

Benefits

Beyond base compensation, Eide Bailly provides benefits such as: generous paid time off, comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, 401(k) profit sharing, life and disability insurance, lifestyle spending account, certification incentives, education assistance, and a referral program.

Next Steps

We'll be in touch! If you look like the right fit for our position, one of our recruiters will be reaching out to schedule a phone interview with you to learn more about your career interests and goals. In the meantime, we encourage you to learn more about us on FacebookTwitterInstagramLinkedIn or our About Us page.

For extra assistance in your job search journey, explore EB Career Resources—a complimentary external tool that offers career exploration, resume workshops, interview prep and other professional development options.

Eide Bailly LLP is proud to be an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected under local, state or federal laws.

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Eide Bailly LLP

Eide Bailly helps businesses work smarter — financially, operationally, and strategically. As a Top 25 CPA firm, we bring practical expertise in tax, audit, and advisory to improve performance, reduce risk, and support long-term growth. With a team of 3,500+ professionals across the U.S., we’re dedicated to solving our clients’ toughest challenges and empowering them to grow with confidence.
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