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Tax Associate (Public Accounting)

Orion Placement
Birmingham, AL Full Time
POSTED ON 10/25/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/22/2026

Pay: $65,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year


Why This Is a Great Opportunity

  • Grow your tax career with an established CPA firm where your work makes a real difference.
  • Gain valuable experience working with individual, business, partnership, and trust tax returns.
  • Enjoy excellent benefits, including health insurance, a 401(k), paid vacation, and sick leave.
  • Build your professional expertise while working alongside experienced accounting professionals.
  • Expand your tax knowledge and take meaningful steps toward your CPA designation.
  • Join a collaborative team that values accuracy, client relationships, and professional development.


Location: Birmingham, AL | Full-Time, On-Site. Join our Birmingham office, where you'll work directly with experienced accounting professionals, build strong working relationships, and develop your tax expertise in a collaborative, in-person environment. This is a fully on-site position.


Note: Candidates must have 1 years of hands-on income tax return preparation experience. A CPA license is preferred but not required; candidates who are not licensed must be actively working toward their CPA designation. This position requires full-time, in-office availability.


About Us

Confidential Employer. We're an established, full-service CPA firm dedicated to helping individuals and businesses navigate their tax and accounting needs with confidence. Our team provides personalized service to a diverse client base, including businesses, partnerships, trusts, estates, and individuals. We take pride in building lasting relationships and delivering high-quality work, and we're excited to welcome a motivated Tax Associate to our team!


Job Description

  • Prepare federal income tax returns, primarily Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, and 1041.
  • Work with individual, partnership, S corporation, trust, and estate tax filings.
  • Review financial information, tax documents, and supporting schedules to ensure accurate tax preparation.
  • Assist with tax compliance and research while expanding your knowledge of federal and state tax regulations.
  • Collaborate with experienced accountants to address tax questions and support client engagements.
  • Organize tax workpapers and maintain accurate documentation throughout the preparation process.
  • Contribute to delivering timely, reliable, and high-quality tax services to our clients.


Qualifications

  • 1 years of hands-on income tax return preparation experience.
  • Experience preparing individual and/or business income tax returns.
  • Familiarity with federal tax Forms 1040, 1065, 1120-S, or 1041.
  • CPA preferred but not required; actively pursuing CPA licensure if not already certified.
  • Strong attention to detail, analytical ability, and organizational skills.
  • Ability to manage deadlines and work effectively with a team.
  • Previous public accounting or CPA firm experience is a plus.
  • Ability to work full-time, on-site in Birmingham, AL.


Why You Will Love Working Here

We believe that a great career is built through meaningful work, professional growth, and supportive relationships. You'll have the opportunity to develop your tax preparation expertise, contribute to a variety of client engagements, and grow professionally in an established accounting practice.With comprehensive benefits, opportunities to strengthen your skills, and a team committed to quality service, this is an excellent place to take the next step in your accounting career.


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Benefits:

  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Salary : $65,000 - $90,000

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