Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35 years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Greenville, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.
Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that has in turn allowed our firm to establish a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non-profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2025.
As TJT’s mission states, “The source of our strength is our people.” Our firm offers a collaborative working atmosphere where our employees become part of a cohesive client service team. We offer the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm.
At TJT, we're more than accountants—we're trusted advisors to successful businesses, families, and individuals across North Carolina and beyond. We're seeking a Senior Tax Associate to join our growing tax practice and play a key role in delivering strategic tax guidance and exceptional client service.
This is an exciting opportunity for a tax professional who enjoys building relationships, solving complex tax challenges, and serving as a valued advisor to middle-market clients. You'll work closely with firm leadership, collaborate across service lines, and make a meaningful impact on both our clients' success and the continued growth of TJT.
What You'll Do- Prepare and review business and individual income tax returns, with a focus on partnerships and high-net-worth individuals.
- Serve as a trusted resource to clients by providing thoughtful tax planning and compliance guidance.
- Build and maintain strong client relationships through proactive communication and exceptional service.
- Conduct federal and state tax research and apply findings to real-world client situations.
- Collaborate with partners, managers, and team members to identify opportunities to add value for clients.
- Mentor and support the development of less experienced team members.
The ideal candidate has at least three years of public accounting experience and a strong foundation in tax compliance, research, and client service. Successful candidates will also possess:
- Experience preparing and reviewing partnership and individual (Form 1040) tax returns.
- Exposure to closely held businesses and their owners.
- Experience working with family office groups, investment entities, or closely held operating companies is a plus.
- Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills.
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement software preferred.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills.
- Experience performing federal and state tax research.
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification.
Why TJT?
- The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
- Supporting clients within the areas of hospitality, real estate, non-profit agencies, restaurants, manufacturing, and construction
- For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
- A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
- Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 2-3 days minimum in one of our five office locations
TJT Benefits
- Covered Health Insurance for Employees
- Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
- 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
- Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
- Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
- Relocation assistance
- Parental Leave
- Opportunities to work a flexible schedule
Skills Required
- At least three years of public accounting experience
- Experience preparing and reviewing partnership and individual (Form 1040) tax returns
- Exposure to closely held businesses and their owners
- Experience working with family office groups, investment entities, or closely held operating companies
- Strong technical tax knowledge and analytical skills
- Proficiency with CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement software
- Experience performing federal and state tax research
- CPA license or active pursuit of CPA certification
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
What We Do
Thomas, Judy and Tucker, P.A. has been serving clients in the Triangle and the surrounding area for more than 30 years. Our firm has 19 partners and 245+ professionals with offices located in Raleigh, Durham, Wilmington and Emerald Isle, NC. We are a full service accounting firm offering audit, tax, outsourced accounting, and consulting services. We strive to exceed client expectations by establishing a collaborative business partnership with our clients. This partnership reflects our responsiveness to client needs as well as our proactive approach to solving client issues. We have clients and employees who have been with the firm for those 34 years and we know their loyalty is a direct result of how we do business. We provide our employees the right work/life balance that results in low staff turnover which allows us to develop continuity with our clients and helps us to really get to know our clients and their needs. Our firm has the size and breadth of experience to handle a variety of clients doing business in diverse industries. We service clients in construction and real estate, hospitality, professional services, retail, and not-for-profit organizations. As a large local firm, we have the unique technical resources and expertise of a larger firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm. Our tag line is "Building Partnerships that Deliver…" and that's truly what we hope to develop with all of our clients
