Senior Tax Associate

There is a Senior Tax Associate vacancy at Aprio, and the role is based in Dallas or New York. Expect a hybrid setup: this is full-time work with regular office days. The advertised pay is $82,000 to $133,000 a year.

The description below comes from Aprio's own job posting.

Work with a Top 20 CPA and advisory firm that Accounts for Anything. Aprio has 40 U.S. office locations, as well as international office locations and more than 3,200 team members that speak 60+ languages across the globe. By bringing together proven expertise, deep understanding, and strategic foresight for fast-growing industries, Aprio ensures clients are prepared for wherever life or business may take them. Discover a top-rated culture, vast growth opportunities and your next big career move with Aprio.

Aprio is seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our growing Enterprise Tax team, serving middle-market clients across technology, manufacturing, and distribution industries.

We are looking for someone with experience across corporations, partnerships, flow-through entities, and individual returns. Like variety? This role offers broad exposure to compliance, consulting, multistate tax, and M&A-related projects, allowing you to develop well-rounded technical expertise while working with middle-market businesses ranging from closely held companies to larger, more complex organizations. You'll collaborate closely with tax, assurance, and advisory professionals firmwide, build meaningful client relationships, and gain increasing responsibility as you progress toward Manager and beyond.

Take ownership of engagements from planning through completion

Build meaningful client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor

Collaborate with an experienced team that is investing in technology, automation, AI-enabled tools, and modern tax delivery processes

Gain exposure to engagement review, staff development, and increasing leadership responsibilities as you progress toward Manager and beyond

Work closely with partners and industry leaders who are committed to mentoring and developing future leaders within the practice

Grow your career within a nationally recognized advisory and accounting firm

Responsibilities:

As a Senior Tax Associate, your typical day may include:

Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns, with a primary focus on partnerships and other flow-through entities

Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and individuals

Reviewing workpapers, trial balances, and supporting documentation to ensure accuracy, completeness, and compliance

Taking ownership of assigned client engagements and helping drive projects through timely completion

Researching tax issues and identifying opportunities to support client objectives and planning strategies

Collaborating directly with clients to gather information, answer questions, and provide responsive service

Responding to review comments, resolving technical issues, and incorporating feedback efficiently

Reviewing work prepared by junior staff and providing coaching, guidance, and constructive feedback

Leveraging tax technology, automation, and AI-enabled tools to improve efficiency and service delivery

Working closely with Managers, Directors, and Partners to deliver high-quality tax solutions and support client growth initiatives

Supporting multistate tax and SALT engagements

Assisting with consulting and M&A-related projects

Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

2-5 years of public accounting tax experience

Experience preparing tax returns for corporations, partnerships, S corporations, and individuals,

Experience reviewing workpapers and responding to review notes

Strong accounting fundamentals and understanding of CPA firm operations

Ability to manage multiple engagements successfully

Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and CPA firm operations

Experience working directly with clients and building trusted relationships

Comfort working with tax technology, automation tools, and evolving AI-enabled solutions

Ability to collaborate effectively with both onshore and offshore teams

Strong written and verbal communication skills

CPA or EA designation (preferred)

The application window is anticipated to close on November 13, 2026 and may be extended as needed.

Why work for Aprio

Whether you are just starting out, looking to advance into management or searching for your next leadership role, Aprio offers an opportunity to grow with a future-focused, innovative firm.

Perks/Benefits we offer for full-time team members

- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance on the first day of employment
- Flexible Spending Account and Dependent Care Account
- 401k with Profit Sharing
- 9+ holidays and discretionary time off structure
- Parental Leave - coverage for both primary and secondary caregivers
- Tuition Assistance Program and CPA support program with cash incentive upon completion
- Discretionary incentive compensation based on firm, group and individual performance
- Incentive compensation related to origination of new client sales
- Top rated wellness program
- Flexible working environment including remote and hybrid options

What’s in it for you

- Working with an industry leader: Be part of a high-growth firm that is passionate for what’s next.
- An awesome culture: Thirty-one fundamental behaviors guide our culture every day ensuring we always deliver an exceptional team-member and client experience. We call it the Aprio Way. This shared mindset creates lasting relationships between team members and with clients.
- A great team: Work with a high-energy, passionate, caring and ambitious team of professionals in a collaborative culture.
- Entrepreneurship: Have the freedom to innovate and bring your ideas to help us grow to become the CPA firm of choice nationally.
- Growth opportunities: Grow professionally in an environment that fosters continuous learning and advancement.
- Competitive compensation: You will be rewarded with competitive compensation, industry-leading benefits and a flexible work environment to enjoy work/life balance.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Aprio 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.

Aprio, LLP and Aprio Advisory Group, LLC, operate in an alternative business structure, with Aprio Advisory Group, LLC providing non-attest tax and consulting services, and Aprio, LLP providing CPA firm services.

Questions about this job

How much does this Senior Tax Associate job pay?

Aprio advertises $82,000 to $133,000 a year for this role.

Can I work remotely in this job?

It is hybrid. You would work partly from home and partly from the office in Dallas or New York.

What does Aprio look for in candidates?

The posting mentions 2 to 5 years of relevant experience, a bachelor's degree or equivalent and skills such as CPA. Read the full description above for the complete list.

Where do I send my application to Aprio?

Use the apply button on this page. It takes you to Aprio's own application form, so your CV goes directly to their hiring team.

Is this job still open?

Aprio published the role on September 22, 2026. We check the employer's job board every day and take this page down when the role closes, so if you can read it, the job was still listed at our last check.

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