Senior Tax Associate
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Senior Tax Associate
Start Date: Q4 2026 or January 2027 Locations: Wilmington, Raleigh, Durham, or Greenville, NC Work Model: Hybrid (minimum 3 days onsite per week)
At TJT, we're more than accountants—we're trusted advisors to successful businesses, families, and individuals across North Carolina and beyond. We're seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our growing tax practice and play a key role in delivering strategic tax guidance and exceptional client service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex tax challenges, and serving as a valued advisor to middle-market clients. You'll work closely with firm leadership, collaborate across service lines, and make a meaningful impact on both our clients' success and the continued growth of TJT.
What You'll Do
Prepare business and individual income tax returns, with a focus on partnerships and s-corps.
Serve as a trusted resource to clients by providing thoughtful tax planning and compliance guidance.
Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
Conduct federal and state tax research and apply findings to real-world client situations.
Collaborate with partners, managers, and team members to identify opportunities to add value for clients.
Mentor and support the development of less experienced team members.
What We're Looking For
The ideal candidate has at least three years of public accounting experience and a strong foundation in tax compliance, research, and client service. Successful candidates will also possess:
Experience preparing and reviewing partnership (Form 1065) and s-corporation (Form 1120-S) tax returns.
Exposure to closely held businesses and their owners.
Experience working with real estate, hospitality, family office groups, investment entities, or closely held operating companies is a plus.
Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills.
Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement software preferred.
Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
Experience performing federal and state tax research.
CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
Why TJT?
The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
Supporting clients within the areas of real estate, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, and non-profit agencies
For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 3 days minimum in one of our five office locations
TJT Benefits
Covered Health Insurance for Employees
Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
Relocation assistance
Parental Leave
Opportunities to work a flexible schedule
Qualifications
- Experience preparing and reviewing partnership (Form 1065) and s-corporation (Form 1120-S) tax returns.
- Exposure to closely held businesses and their owners.
- Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience performing federal and state tax research.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
- Why TJT?
- The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
- Supporting clients within the areas of real estate, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, and non-profit agencies
- For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
- A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
- Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 3 days minimum in one of our five office locations
- TJT Benefits
- Covered Health Insurance for Employees
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
- Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities to work a flexible schedule
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with real estate, hospitality, family office groups, investment entities, or closely held operating companies is a plus.
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement software preferred.
Responsibilities
- Prepare business and individual income tax returns, with a focus on partnerships and s-corps.
- Serve as a trusted resource to clients by providing thoughtful tax planning and compliance guidance.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Conduct federal and state tax research and apply findings to real-world client situations.
- Collaborate with partners, managers, and team members to identify opportunities to add value for clients.
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced team members.
- The ideal candidate has at least three years of public accounting experience and a strong foundation in tax compliance, research, and client service. Successful candidates will also possess:
- Experience preparing and reviewing partnership (Form 1065) and s-corporation (Form 1120-S) tax returns.
- Exposure to closely held businesses and their owners.
- Experience working with real estate, hospitality, family office groups, investment entities, or closely held operating companies is a plus.
- Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement software preferred.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience performing federal and state tax research.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
- Why TJT?
- The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
- Supporting clients within the areas of real estate, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, and non-profit agencies
- For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
- A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
- Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 3 days minimum in one of our five office locations
- Covered Health Insurance for Employees
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
- Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities to work a flexible schedule
About Thomas, Judy & Tucker
North Carolina CPA firm serving businesses and individuals with audit, tax, outsourced accounting, and advisory services.
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