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Senior Tax Associate

Spherion -Burlington, VT
Middlebury, VT Full Time
POSTED ON 7/10/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/6/2026
Salary: $75k - 85k per year none
Reference: S_177661
Spherion Vermont is seeking a full-time, motivated Senior Tax Associate who is career-oriented and community-minded. The Senior Tax Associate will work as a member of the tax team, assisting with a wide range of duties including, but not limited to, preparing and reviewing tax returns, managing client communications and expectations, maintaining concise records, advising business and individual clients around tax planning matters, and staying up to date with tax laws. This is a full-time (40 hours a week with additional hours required during tax season), exempt position with in-office/hybrid flexibility available.

Responsibilities:
  • Prepare and review individual, corporate, partnership, trust, and non-profit tax returns
  • Ensure the privacy of each client by following all company procedures regarding information handling
  • Utilize technical accounting skills to handle complex tax issues
  • Use accounting software to review and manage financial data
  • Perform clerical duties related to tax preparation, such as organizing documents, and data entry
  • Conduct research on tax laws and regulations to ensure compliance
  • Support in the preparation of financial statements and reports
  • Work alongside financial advisors on tax planning matters
  • Mentor interns and junior associates playing a vital role in their career growth

Working hours: 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Skills:
  • Master's in Accounting or Taxation preferred but not required
  • CPA license or EA designation

Education:
Bachelors

Experience:
4-7 years

Qualifications:
  • Maintain a high level of integrity and trust
  • Proficiency in Excel and Microsoft Suite, UltraTax, QuickBooks or other accounting software, and tax & accounting research tools
  • General understanding of Artificial Intelligence applications and willingness to learn and play a vital role in the firm?s progression towards such
  • Track time and billing consistently and in a timely manner
  • Highly motivated with the ability to solve problems individually and as a team


Apply today for immediate consideration.


Spherion has helped thousands of people just like you find work happiness! Our experienced staff will listen carefully to your employment needs and then work diligently to match your skills and qualifications to the right job and company. Whether you're looking for temporary, temp-to-perm or direct hire opportunities, no one works harder for you than Spherion.

Equal Opportunity Employer: Race, Color, Religion, Sex, Sexual Orientation, Gender Identity, National Origin, Age, Genetic Information, Disability, Protected Veteran Status, or any other legally protected group status.

At Spherion, we welcome people of all abilities and want to ensure that our hiring and interview process meets the needs of all applicants. If you require a reasonable accommodation to make your application or interview experience a great one, please contact Callcenter@spherion.com.

Pay offered to a successful candidate will be based on several factors including the candidate's education, work experience, work location, specific job duties, certifications, etc. In addition, Spherion offers a comprehensive benefits package, including: medical, prescription, dental, vision, AD&D, and life insurance offerings, short-term disability, and a 401K plan (all benefits are based on eligibility).

Benefits:

Health Insurance, Job Training, Vision Insurance

Salary : $75,000 - $85,000

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