Tax Senior Associate

Moore Colson is looking for a dynamic **Tax Senior Associate** to join our **Tax**team in Atlanta. As trusted advisors, our Senior Associates embody our firm’s commitment to **Character**, operating with integrity, honesty, and accountability in all client interactions. This role is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country, where exceptional **Client Service** is central to everything we do. We focus on understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring that each engagement reflects our promise to exceed expectations.

Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing, and professional service firms. Supported by a culture that values and invests in its **People**, we create an environment where team members are empowered to grow, collaborate, and lead.

We are also deeply committed to our **Community**, encouraging team members to participate in volunteer initiatives and contribute to positive change beyond client work. The role further emphasizes a **Consultative** mindset—actively listening, asking insightful questions, and guiding clients with strategic, thoughtful recommendations

Moore Colson is looking for a dynamic **Tax Senior Associate** to join our **Tax**team in Atlanta. As trusted advisors, our Senior Associates embody our firm’s commitment to **Character**, operating with integrity, honesty, and accountability in all client interactions. This role is an exciting opportunity to work for one of the most respected public accounting firms in the country, where exceptional **Client Service** is central to everything we do. We focus on understanding client needs, delivering tailored solutions, and ensuring that each engagement reflects our promise to exceed expectations.

Our industry niches include manufacturing/distribution, real estate, construction, technology, transportation, private equity, financial services, staffing, and professional service firms. Supported by a culture that values and invests in its **People**, we create an environment where team members are empowered to grow, collaborate, and lead.

We are also deeply committed to our **Community**, encouraging team members to participate in volunteer initiatives and contribute to positive change beyond client work. The role further emphasizes a **Consultative** mindset—actively listening, asking insightful questions, and guiding clients with strategic, thoughtful recommendations

Responsibilities

• Performs technical tax review and governmental tax examinations as deemed by Manager and Senior Manager
• Preparation of federal, state, and local income tax returns and information filings
• Acts Acting as a resource for tax associates and Business Assurance team members on specific tax issues and/or questions
• Ensuring all federal and state income tax returns are prepared timely, accurately, and in compliance with applicable laws
• Possess a complete knowledge of the firm’s philosophy and its opinions on tax matters
• Communicate Communicating effectively with clients and meets meeting critical deadlines
• Participates Participating actively in client meetings and tax planning efforts
• Assists the Business Assurance (Audit) Department with larger clients when deemed necessary

Requirements

• 2 – 4 years’ experience preparing corporate, partnership, and individual, and fiduciary income tax returns in a public accounting firm
• Minimum one (1) year experience supervising and directing work of tax preparers
• Bachelor's degree in accounting or equivalent required, with a master’s degree in taxation preferred
• Current CPA license highly preferred
• Proficient with Microsoft Excel and other Microsoft Office Suite products
• Proficency with CCH ProSystem fx Tax or other tax automation / workflow software is a plus preferred
• Client service oriented
• Team player
• Creative problem-solving skills
• Independent
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills

Benefits

• **Generous time off:** 4 weeks paid vacation, 6 wellness days, and 4 floating holidays
• **Flexible, modern work experience:** Hybrid schedule + home office equipment provided
• **Career investment:** CPA assistance, continuing education, coaching & mentoring programs
• **Comprehensive benefits package:** Medical, dental, vision, 401(k) with match, tuition/certification reimbursement
• **Support for your life outside work:** Cell phone reimbursement, business casual dress code, fitness membership discounts
• **A people‑focused culture:** Volunteer days, social events, and a collaborative, award‑winning workplace

Moore Colson is consistently recognized as one of Atlanta’s top accounting firms and a leading workplace locally and nationally. We are regularly ranked by the Atlanta Business Chronicle and Inside Public Accounting for our size, growth, and overall excellence, and we are proud to be recognized as a Top Workplace at both the regional and national level. Most importantly, our clients trust us and enjoy doing business with us. We’re looking for people who share the enthusiasm, passion, and respect for hard work that continues to drive our success.

If you are interested in our award-winning corporate culture, excited for our best-in-class total rewards package and ready to take your career to the next level with a growing organization, consider joining our team!

At Moore Colson, we are a business based on ethics and integrity. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.

*Moore Colson does not accept unsolicited resumes from individual recruiters or third-party recruiting agencies without pre-approval from Moore Colson’s Talent team. Pre-approval is required before any external candidate can be submitted. Moore Colson will not be responsible for fees related to unsolicited resumes and for candidates who are sent directly to our hiring managers.*