Tax Senior Associate

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Bennett Thrasher "BT", a nationally recognized public accounting firm and Inside Public Accounting's Best of the Best, is seeking experienced Tax Senior Associates to join our growing Tax practice.

This role offers the opportunity to work on complex tax compliance and consulting engagements, mentor and develop staff, and perform first-level reviews, all while collaborating closely with teammates to deliver high-quality service and value to clients.

Tax is a core service line at BT and one of the firm's largest and most established practices. Our tax professionals serve a diverse client base that includes privately held middle-market companies, high-net-worth individuals, and organizations with complex, multi-state and international tax needs.

As a Tax Senior Associate, you will play a key role on engagement teams, taking ownership of complex tax preparation and consulting projects, guiding and training Staff on foundational engagements, and providing detailed first-level reviews. Bennett Thrasher offers the scale, resources, and career opportunities of a large firm, paired with a strong culture and family-oriented environment. Our offices are located in Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver.

Responsibilities:

• Accurately prepares complex S-Corporation, C-Corporation, partnership, multistate and individual tax returns
• Efficiently reviews tax returns from Staff as a first reviewer
• Prepares and reviews income tax projections and estimate calculations for clients
• Accurately performs research and writes technical memorandum in a readable format
• Researches and prepares work papers for various book to tax differences
• Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
• Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
• Can identify potential tax issues during planning of engagement
• Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable
• Confidently responds to federal and state notices
• Mentors Staff and Interns on return review notes
• Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on project.
• Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator.

Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree required; Master's preferred
• 3+ years of tax experience is required
• Advanced knowledge of Federal and Georgia income tax laws and principles of individual and business taxation is required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
• Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills

Bennett Thrasher is an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.