Tax Associate - Dallas

Brighton Jones • Dallas, TX

2d • $70,000 - $80,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Brighton Jones is seeking a Tax Associate to support tax compliance and tax planning services for its clients. The tax team works in a collaborative, supportive environment and handles tax compliance processes that include individual income tax, trust, and gift tax returns. This role primarily prepares federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries; assists with tax projections and tax agency matters; collaborates with financial advisors on tax planning; and supports clients directly. The position is in-office, full-time, and exempt, with flexibility within the company's work-from-office culture. The role is based in Dallas and offers a salary of $70,000–$80,000 per year.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting.
• 0–1 year of individual income tax return and compliance experience.
• Strong computer skills, including Windows, Microsoft Office, and Adobe Acrobat, and the ability to learn and adapt quickly to new software systems.
• Strong research skills and tax-related knowledge, including an understanding of the Internal Revenue Code, regulations, and other tax pronouncements.
• Ability to manage heavy workloads and projects, often on a time-sensitive basis.
• Excellent oral communication skills and ability to interact with a close-knit team of professionals with varying levels of tax knowledge.
• High motivation and ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment with ongoing growth and development.

Nice To Haves

• CPA eligibility.
• Master’s degree in Taxation.

Responsibilities

• Support the team on tax compliance matters and tax planning services for clients.
• Prepare federal and state tax returns for individuals, corporations, partnerships, and fiduciaries.
• Assist with tax projections and respond to federal and state agency notices and audit requests.
• Support and collaborate with the financial advisory team on tax-planning functions.
• Address client needs by phone and email and attend client meetings as needed.
• Conduct technical tax research.

Benefits

• Health care benefits, including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Retirement benefits.
• Paid time off (PTO).
• Holiday flex-days and summer flex-days.
• Company-paid holidays.
• Parental leave.
• Transportation benefits.
• Unlimited volunteer time off.
• Professional and personal wellbeing stipend.
• Other fringe benefits.
• Pathway to ownership for everyone in the company.

What This Job Offers

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