At Aprio, we're looking for an experienced Senior Tax Associate who wants more than just another busy season. This is an opportunity to join a collaborative, high-performing team where you'll work directly with clients, take ownership of complex engagements, and contribute to meaningful tax strategies that drive business success.
This is a hybrid position based in the Denver metro area, combining the flexibility of remote work with the collaboration and connection of in-office teamwork.
Responsibilities:
- Take ownership of tax engagements from planning through completion
- Work directly with closely held businesses, entrepreneurs, and high-net-worth individuals
- Develop your technical expertise on complex business and individual tax matters
- Build meaningful client relationships and serve as a trusted advisor
- Collaborate with experienced tax professionals who are committed to mentoring and knowledge sharing
- Grow your career within a nationally recognized advisory and accounting firm
- Preparing and reviewing federal and state tax returns for partnerships, S corporations, corporations, and individuals
- Reviewing workpapers, trial balances, and supporting documentation to ensure completeness and accuracy
- Taking ownership of assigned engagements and driving projects to timely completion
- Researching tax issues and identifying planning opportunities for clients
- Collaborating with clients to gather information and resolve tax-related questions
- Responding to review comments and managing revisions efficiently
- Supporting tax planning and consulting engagements across a variety of industries
- Mentoring and developing junior team members through coaching and review of their work
- Building strong relationships with clients through proactive communication and exceptional service
- Working closely with managers and partners to deliver high-quality client outcomes
At Aprio, we believe talented professionals thrive when they have the flexibility, support, and resources to do their best work. You'll join a team that values technical excellence, collaboration, and continuous development.
In this role, you'll have the opportunity to:
As a Senior Tax Associate, your typical day may include:
Qualifications:
- Bachelor's degree in Accounting
- 3-5 years of public accounting tax experience
- Experience preparing and reviewing corporate, S corporation, partnership, and individual tax returns
- Strong understanding of workpaper preparation, review processes, and engagement management
- Experience reviewing trial balances and clearing review notes effectively
- Ability to manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines and utilization goals
- Solid understanding of accounting fundamentals and CPA firm operations
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Experience working directly with clients and building trusted relationships
- Strong proficiency with tax software and related technology tools
- CPA or EA designation (preferred, but not required)
We're seeking a self-motivated professional who combines strong technical tax expertise with a sense of ownership and accountability.
Successful candidates will have:
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in accounting
- Recent work experience with an accounting firm
- 3-5 years of federal tax consulting and/or compliance experience in public accounting
- Experience preparing Corporate, S-Corp, and/or Partnership tax returns
- Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
- Computer expertise, including knowledge of tax software and technology
- Licensed CPA or EA
Aprio Compensation & Benefits Highlights
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Fair & Transparent Compensation — Pay is generally positioned as competitive and fairly paid across many roles, with clearer benchmarking helped by public job-posted ranges and compensation aggregators.
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Healthcare Strength — Health, dental, and vision coverage is positioned as comprehensive and available from day one for full-time hires, which is stronger than the more typical waiting-period approach.
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Retirement Support — Retirement offerings include a 401(k) with profit sharing and access to FSA/Dependent Care accounts, which can improve total rewards when firm performance supports contributions.
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What We Do
Aprio is a premier CPA and business advisory firm that advises clients and associates on how to achieve what’s next. Aprio’s associates work as integrated teams across advisory, assurance, tax, outsourcing, staffing and private client services, bringing the best thinking and personal commitment to each client. Across practices, Aprio brings together proven expertise, deep understanding and strategic foresight for industries including Manufacturing and Distribution; Non-Profit and Education; Professional Services; Real Estate and Construction; Retail, Franchise and Hospitality; and Technology and Blockchain. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, Aprio has grown to over 1,000+ team members. To serve clients wherever life or business may take them, Aprio’s teams speak more than 30 languages and work with clients in over 50 countries.
