Tax Associate

Distinct | North America provided pay range This range is provided by Distinct | North America. Your actual pay will be based on your skills and experience — talk with your recruiter to learn more. Base pay range $70,000.00/yr - $80,000.00/yr Tax Associate | Mid-market independent CPA firm Early in your career, the environment you choose matters. Some roles limit you to repetition. Others stretch you, teach you and accelerate your development. This mid-market independent CPA firm in Dallas offers the second option. As a Tax Associate, you will gain exposure to a wider range of work and complexity than is typical at this level, working closely with experienced CPAs who actively invest time in developing junior talent. The outcome is faster learning, stronger technical confidence and responsibility that grows with your ability rather than your tenure. Why this opportunity stands out Exposure across individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts and multi entity clients Higher complexity work than most Associate roles, supporting accelerated development Direct access to senior CPAs who enjoy mentoring and teaching A culture built around quality, stability and long term client relationships Steady year round work, not just busy season intensity followed by downtime Your role Preparing individual, partnership, corporate and trust tax returns Supporting tax planning, research and advisory projects throughout the year Assisting with workflow coordination, client communication and review preparation Working alongside senior staff to build technical capability and professional confidence Who this suits One to three years of experience within public accounting An Associate motivated by learning, responsibility and faster progression Someone who enjoys problem solving and understanding the “why,” not just the process A professional who values high standards and a collaborative team environment This role is ideal for someone who wants broad exposure, meaningful mentorship and a development path based on ability rather than time served. If you are looking for a Tax Associate position in Dallas that will challenge you, support you and set you up for long term success, this is a strong opportunity to explore. Next steps If your resume isn’t ready yet, don’t worry. Just send me a message, or call me on View phone number on click.appcast.io, and we’ll talk. I’m Alex Alcock at Distinct Recruitment . I work with CPA firms and tax specialists across Texas, and I know how important it is to find a role that balances learning, progression, and life outside of work. Seniority level Associate Employment type Full-time Job function Accounting/Auditing Industries Accounting Benefits Medical insurance Vision insurance 401(k) Disability insurance Paid maternity leave Tuition assistance Pension plan #J-18808-Ljbffr