Senior Tax Associate na Crete Professionals Alliance

Founded in 2023, Crete Professionals Alliance (Crete PA) delivers big four firepower to local American firms. Our rapid growth has made us a magnet for leading firms nationwide, eager to join our revolution in accounting. We empower small to mid-market firms with PE-backed capital, strategic technology partnerships, and innovative workforce solutions—including national recruiting and offshore support—while preserving a personal, local touch. With a presence in over half the US, 24 regional offices, 1,200 dedicated professionals, and offshore operations in Asia, we're the fastest-growing accounting firm in the nation and well on our way to the top 20. At Crete PA, our culture and relationships are the cornerstone of our success, and we’re always looking for talented, ambitious people to join our team. Do you have what it takes to keep up?

Job Responsibilities:

• Ensure that entities comply with all applicable authorities while minimizing tax and reporting burdens.

• Manage projects by planning the tax process, coordinating with preparers, and ensuring quality procedures.

• Conduct detailed reviews on returns, prepare review notes, and raise potential tax issues.

• Identify book-to-tax differences and manage project budgets versus actuals.

• Identify when research is needed, frame issues clearly, and report analyses concisely.

• Apply standards for preparation of tax returns and accruals (ASC 740-10 / FAS 109 / FIN 48).

• Assist with developing, recommending, and implementing tax-efficient strategies to maximize entity benefits.

• Identify consulting opportunities to reduce entity liabilities.

• Support controversy work by gathering and documenting relevant information.

• Introduce and develop new or improved ideas to benefit our firm.

• Prepare studies of tax implications and present alternative courses of action.

Ideal Candidate Will Have:

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting, Finance, Economics, or related field required.

• CPA license, Attorney, or IRS Enrolled Agent preferred.

• Master’s degree in Taxation or Accountancy preferred.

• 3+ years of relevant tax experience in public accounting or consulting.

• Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Solid computer skills including Microsoft Office Suite and tax software applications.

• Strong analytical, research, and critical thinking skills.

• Ability to manage multiple engagements while meeting deadlines.

• Prior supervisory experience preferred.

What Our Firm Offers:

• Competitive compensation

• Performance bonuses

• Generous benefits package including health, 401(k), and paid vacation

• Firm involvement activities

• Work-life balance with a flexible schedule