Senior Tax Associate

Tax Senior

Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is growing, and we're looking for a talented Tax Senior to join our dynamic Temple, Texas office. If you're an experienced accounting professional with a positive mindset, a commitment to client service, and a passion for tax, this is the role for you. At PB&H, you won't just prepare tax returns, you'll be a trusted advisor to our clients, a mentor to staff, and a valued member of a team that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

What You'll Do:

• Lead monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping, and general ledger maintenance in QuickBooks
• Prepare and review tax returns for a variety of entities, including 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 1040, and 990
• Manage payroll processing, quarterly 941s, W-2s, and 1099s
• Assist and advise clients across federal, state, and local tax matters with regards to sales and income
• Engage with tax authorities as needed
• Guide and mentor junior staff; provide training when required
• Leverage technology to streamline workflow using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and firm-specific platforms
• Collaborate directly with partners on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are:

• You bring 5+ years of progressive tax experience
• You are a CPA
• You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
• You're organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow
• You enjoy working with a team and have the flexibility to adapt to a variety of client needs
• You have experience with modern tax, accounting, and payroll software

What You've Accomplished:

• Hold a Bachelor's degree with 30+ hours of accounting coursework
• Hands-on experience with business and individual tax preparation
• Confident in federal, state and local tax compliance
• Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

• Team-first culture: We're high-performing, upbeat, and supportive
• Career development: We invest in your professional growth with training and mentorship
• Work-life balance: We believe balance drives long-term success and we work to do this using various methods
• Reputation & impact: Join one of the region's most trusted accounting firms

At PB&H, we empower our people to thrive. You'll have the resources, autonomy, and support to do your best work while building a meaningful career in public accounting. Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.