Now Hiring: Tax Associate (1-3 Years Experience)| Pivot CPAs
Location: Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
Employment Type: Full-Time | On-Site
About The Role
Pivot CPAs is seeking a Tax Associate, ideally with 1–3 years of public accounting experience to join our growing Tax Department. This role is designed for someone who has a solid foundation in tax preparation and is ready to take on increased responsibility while continuing to develop technically under the guidance of Tax Seniors, Managers, and Partners.
This position sits below Tax Senior and focuses on return preparation, workpaper quality, efficiency, and continued professional growth—without client ownership or leadership expectations at this stage.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and trust tax returns with increasing independence
- Prepare extensions, projections, and supporting tax workpapers
- Review and organize client-provided data for accuracy and completeness
- Apply federal and state tax concepts in accordance with firm standards
- Identify issues or discrepancies and escalate appropriately to senior team members
- Collaborate with Tax Seniors and Managers to meet deadlines and workload demands
- Participate in technical training, feedback, and ongoing professional development
- Support busy-season execution and assigned tax workflow tasks
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related field
- 1–3 years of public accounting tax experience required
- CPA candidate or active pursuit of CPA licensure preferred
- Experience preparing individual and business returns
- Strong attention to detail and commitment to quality work
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
- Clear written and verbal communication skills
- Coachable, dependable, and team-oriented
Why Pivot CPAs?
Pivot CPAs develops tax professionals intentionally—through hands-on experience, direct access to leadership, and a clearly defined career path within the Tax Department.
As a proud BDO Alliance USA member firm, we combine the personalized experience of a local firm with the resources and reach of a national network.
We offer:
- Competitive compensation with performance-based bonuses
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance
- 401(k) with firm contribution
- 15 days PTO + 12 paid holidays, including the week of July 4th off
- Up to $4,000 toward CPA exam prep and exam fees, plus coaching support
- Paid professional memberships and continuing education
- Defined promotion path: Tax Associate → Tax Senior → Tax Manager → Partner
Ready to Pivot Your Career?
If you’re looking for a firm where your expertise is valued and your career can flourish, we’d love to hear from you.
Pay: From $58,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Paid time off
Work Location: In person
