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Public Entity Defense/Municipal Law Attorney

$120k - $160k

Jobot

Lead, Advise, Excel – Senior Tax Associate Opportunity

This Jobot Job is hosted by: Amanda Cohen
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Salary: $120,000 - $160,000 per year

A bit about us:

We’re a long-standing accounting and advisory firm providing comprehensive tax, audit, and consulting services to individuals and businesses across the U.S. and abroad. For decades, we’ve helped clients navigate complex financial landscapes, offering trusted guidance, precise execution, and personalized strategies that drive growth and stability.

Why join us?

You’ll be part of a supportive, high-performing team where your expertise is valued and your growth is encouraged. We offer challenging, diverse work that allows you to build deep client relationships, mentor others, and contribute to meaningful results. If you enjoy problem-solving, leadership, and continuous learning in a professional yet welcoming environment—this is the place for you.

Job Details

Senior Tax Manager

Overview:
We are seeking a highly experienced tax professional to lead and manage multiple engagements within our tax practice. This role requires a strong tax background and a passion for mentoring and developing junior staff, ensuring your team delivers top-quality work while growing professionally. The ideal candidate is a strategic thinker with a proven track record in both compliance and advisory, capable of providing guidance to clients and leadership to your team.

Key Responsibilities:

Lead and manage tax engagements, ensuring compliance with federal, state, and local regulations

Oversee preparation and review of tax returns, including multi-state filings, for:

Individuals

Partnerships / Corporations

Trusts / Estates

Provide strategic tax planning and advisory services to clients, offering actionable recommendations

Mentor, coach, and develop junior team members, fostering a collaborative and high-performance environment

Build and maintain strong client relationships, identifying opportunities for additional services

Research, interpret, and apply tax laws to deliver accurate and strategic guidance

Manage multiple projects, ensuring deadlines are met without compromising quality

Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in Accounting, Finance, or a related field from an accredited university

Masters degree a plus

CPA certification required

5+ years of tax experience, including both compliance and planning within public accounting

Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with meticulous attention to detail

Excellent communication, interpersonal, and leadership abilities

Proven ability to manage teams, mentor staff, and oversee multiple client engagements

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