Tax Associate

Byrne | Zizzi • Tupelo, MS

2d • Onsite

About The Position

Byrne Zizzi CPA, PLLC is a Mississippi-based tax and accounting firm built on a single idea — Count on Us — with a shared purpose to move beyond tax season and become a year-round partner in our clients' financial lives. We believe clarity builds confidence, and we bring calm to financial chaos by leading with integrity, respect, and accountability and by educating our clients to plan for what is next. Our clients count on us, and we believe in building a team our people can count on too.

If you are an aspiring tax professional looking for a culture that supports personal growth, collaborative relationships, and meaningful client work, you may be a great fit for our team. As a Tax Associate at Byrne Zizzi, you will get the opportunity to have direct interaction with clients, take on substantive work earlier in your career, and collaborate with experienced professionals. This role requires initiative, curiosity, and a willingness to take on new challenges and build the foundational skills needed to grow into a trusted advisor our clients count on year-round.

As a Tax Associate, you will help deliver tax compliance and planning services to a diverse client base across a variety of industries. Working closely with experienced team members, you will prepare federal and state tax returns, support client engagements, research tax issues, and continue building the technical and professional skills needed for a successful career in public accounting. This role is ideal for someone who is detail-oriented, collaborative, and eager to learn in a fast-paced, client-focused environment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in accounting, Finance, or a related field required.
• Up to two years of relevant tax or accounting experience preferred, including internships.
• Strong Excel, communication, organization, and critical thinking skills

Nice To Haves

• Eligibility or progress toward CPA licensure
• Experience with Thompson Reuters Suite

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals and business entities with accuracy and attention to detail.
• Review and organize client-provided financial information and follow up on routine outstanding items.
• Prepare workpapers and supporting documentation for tax engagements.
• Research tax questions and summarize findings for senior team members.
• Communicate professionally with clients and team members on routine matters.
• Apply feedback from reviewers to improve the quality, accuracy, and efficiency of your work.
• Use tax software, workflow tools, and Microsoft Office applications to complete assigned work.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level