Senior Tax Associate

Pattillo Brown and Hill LLP

• $75K — $90K *
Legal & Accounting
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5+ years of progressive tax experience
  • Current CPA certification
  • Strong analytical and communication skills
  • Organized and detail-oriented, able to manage multiple tasks
  • Experience with modern tax, accounting, and payroll software
  • Bachelor's degree with 30+ hours of accounting coursework

Responsibilities

  • Lead monthly financial reporting and bookkeeping in QuickBooks
  • Prepare and review diverse tax returns including 1120, 1120S, 1065
  • Manage payroll processing and related filings
  • Advise clients on federal, state, and local tax matters
  • Engage with tax authorities as required
  • Mentor junior staff and provide necessary training
  • Streamline workflows using technology like Excel and firm-specific platforms
  • Collaborate with partners on projects and improvement initiatives

Benefits

  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
Full Job Description
Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • Company parties
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Flexible schedule
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance


Pattillo, Brown & Hill, L.L.P. is growing, and we're looking for a talented Tax Senior to join our dynamic Temple, Texas office. If you're an experienced accounting professional with a positive mindset, a commitment to client service, and a passion for tax, this is the role for you.

At PB&H, you won't just prepare tax returns, you'll be a trusted advisor to our clients, a mentor to staff, and a valued member of a team that thrives on collaboration, integrity, and innovation.

What You'll Do:

  • Lead monthly financial reporting, bookkeeping, and general ledger maintenance in QuickBooks
  • Prepare and review tax returns for a variety of entities, including 1120, 1120S, 1065, 1041, 1040, and 990
  • Manage payroll processing, quarterly 941s, W-2s, and 1099s
  • Assist and advise clients across federal, state, and local tax matters with regards to sales and income
  • Engage with tax authorities as needed
  • Guide and mentor junior staff; provide training when required
  • Leverage technology to streamline workflow using Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, Adobe Acrobat, and firm-specific platforms
  • Collaborate directly with partners on special projects and continuous improvement initiatives

Who You Are:

  • You bring 5+ years of progressive tax experience
  • You are a CPA
  • You have strong analytical, problem-solving, and communication skills
  • You're organized, deadline-driven, and detail-oriented with the ability to multi-task and prioritize workflow
  • You enjoy working with a team and have the flexibility to adapt to a variety of client needs
  • You have experience with modern tax, accounting, and payroll software

What You've Accomplished:

  • Hold a Bachelor's degree with 30+ hours of accounting coursework
  • Hands-on experience with business and individual tax preparation
  • Confident in federal, state and local tax compliance
  • Demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects while maintaining accuracy

Why You'll Love Working With Us:

  • Team-first culture: We're high-performing, upbeat, and supportive
  • Career development: We invest in your professional growth with training and mentorship
  • Work-life balance: We believe balance drives long-term success and we work to do this using various methods
  • Reputation & impact: Join one of the region's most trusted accounting firms

At PB&H, we empower our people to thrive. You'll have the resources, autonomy, and support to do your best work while building a meaningful career in public accounting.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year

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