Tax Senior Associate

Grant Thornton (US)

. Perform compliance services for complex tax returns .

Posted 10/16/2026full-timeDallas • Texas • United StatesSenior💰 $101,200 - $129,030 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in tax compliance, planning, and consulting for high-net-worth clients, with a strong focus on estate, gift, and individual income taxes. Proven ability to lead teams, manage client relationships, and deliver exceptional service in a fast-paced environment.

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Tax Compliance ServicesEstate And Gift Tax PlanningClient Relationship ManagementLeadership And MentoringCPA Or Enrolled Agent Designation

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Hard Skills

Tax PlanningTax ConsultingTax AccountingFederal Tax ResearchTax Software ProficiencyWills And Trusts TaxationPerformance AssessmentProposal ManagementBudget ManagementEngagement Management

Soft Skills

Analytical SkillsClient Service SkillsCommunication SkillsInterpersonal SkillsPresentation Skills

Certifications & Qualifications

CPAEnrolled AgentMasters Degree (Preferred)

Industry Keywords

Family Wealth PlanningPublic AccountingHigh-Net-Worth ClientsTax AuthoritiesCharitable Planning

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform compliance services for complex tax returns
Provide income, estate, and gift tax planning strategies for high-net-worth, closely held business, and family business clients
Provide tax planning and consulting for estate, wills and trusts taxation, and individual income taxes
Support multiple client service teams on client engagements
Plan, execute, direct, and complete tax projects across a wide variety of industries
Provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise to clients
Assist in proposal activities and manage to budget
Supervise, develop, train, and mentor staff on tax projects
Assess performance for engagement and year-end reviews
Research and consult on federal estate, gift, charitable planning, and generation-skipping tax matters
Use tax-related software to prepare and process returns and research tax matters
Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities
Maintain active client communication, manage expectations, meet deadlines, and enhance client relationships
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor's degree in accounting
Minimum two to six years of progressive tax compliance and/or consulting experience in Family Wealth Planning or a related area, in public accounting or a combination of industry and public accounting experience
CPA or licensed member of the Bar or Enrolled Agent designation (with Masters Degree) preferred
Excellent analytical, technical, and tax accounting/technology skills
Exceptional client service and communication skills
Ability to develop and maintain outstanding client relationships
Strong leadership, business development, recruiting, training, coaching, and mentoring skills
Excellent written, interpersonal, and presentation skills
Ability to manage multiple engagements and competing priorities in a rapidly growing, fast-paced, interactive, results-based team environment
Ability to travel as needed

Benefits

Comp & perks

Flexible work location, weekly schedule, and flex time off options
Hybrid work model with work-life integration options
Personalized and comprehensive benefits
Discretionary annual bonus based on individual and firm performance
Access to Grant Thornton's benefits offerings, including medical, dental, vision, employee assistance, paid sick leave, 401(k) savings plan, and employee retirement plan where applicable
Diversity, equity, and inclusion support
Reasonable accommodation for qualified applicants with disabilities