Job Description

Job Description

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

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

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

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

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

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