Tax Associate

Senior Tax Associate

Location: Easton, MD

Employment Type: Full-Time, Direct Hire

Work Arrangement: Primarily On-Site

Compensation: $85,000-$120,000 Base Salary + Bonus

About the Opportunity

A client of The Midtown Group is seeking an experienced Senior Tax Associate to join its growing public accounting team in Easton, Maryland. This established and highly respected firm serves a diverse client base that includes high-net-worth individuals, pass-through entities, closely held businesses, trusts, estates, and individual taxpayers.

This is an excellent opportunity for a tax professional looking to expand their technical expertise, build client relationships, and pursue a long-term career path with advancement opportunities into management and leadership roles.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review federal and state tax returns, including Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, and 1120S
• Work with individual taxpayers, high-net-worth clients, trusts, estates, pass-through entities, and privately held businesses
• Manage multiple client engagements and deadlines throughout the year
• Research tax issues and provide support for compliance and planning projects
• Communicate directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide exceptional service
• Collaborate with associates, managers, and leadership on client engagements
• Maintain accurate workpapers and client documentation
• Meet established chargeable-hour and productivity expectations
• Continue developing technical and client-management skills with a focus on career growth and advancement

Qualifications

• 3-5+ years of public accounting tax experience
• Experience preparing individual and business tax returns
• Strong knowledge of federal and state tax compliance
• Experience working with Forms 1040, 1041, 1120, and 1120S
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and deadlines in a fast-paced environment
• Strong interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills
• Desire to build long-term client relationships
• Ability to work effectively in a collaborative, team-oriented environment

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience serving high-net-worth individuals and privately held businesses
• Familiarity with pass-through entities and complex tax engagements
• Experience with CCH Access Tax or other CCH products
• Experience using CaseWare and/or AutoFlow
• CPA designation or progress toward CPA licensure

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive base salary of approximately $85,000-$120,000, depending on experience
• Performance-based bonus opportunity
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Generous paid time off
• Professional development and career advancement opportunities
• Supportive and collaborative firm culture
• Flexibility for personal and family needs when appropriate

Work Environment

This position is primarily onsite in Easton, Maryland. The firm values collaboration, mentorship, and client engagement, making regular in-person interaction an important component of professional development and long-term career success. Interested candidates with a strong public accounting tax background and a desire for continued growth are encouraged to apply.