Tax Associate - 2027

Thomas, Judy & Tucker • Raleigh, NC

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35+ years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Greenville, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina. Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that has in turn allowed our firm to establish a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non-profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2026. As TJT’s mission states, “The source of our strength is our people.” Our firm offers a collaborative working atmosphere where our employees become part of a cohesive client service team. We offer the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm. TJT is seeking a Tax Associate to become an integral part of our tax team in a full-time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a valued business advisor and deliver industry-focused taxation services to middle market clients. As a Tax Associate, you will work with firm leadership to serve TJT clients and grow the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success. As a Tax Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. This position is for a July 2027 or November 2027 start date.

Requirements

• Become proficient in tax practices including preparation and review of tax returns
• Proactively grow and develop your technical knowledge and understanding of current accounting and tax regulations and issues
• Operate as a team player and demonstrate the ability to work productively under pressure and meet anticipated and predetermined deadlines
• Current CPA certification or active pursuit of CPA certification
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to analyze financial statements
• Bachelor Degree Required
• Field of Study: Accounting
• Minimum Years of Experience: 0 year(s)

Nice To Haves

• Master Degree Preferred
• Field(s) of Study: Accounting, Accounting & Finance

Responsibilities

• Preparation and review of business and individual tax returns for TJT clients
• Consult with a variety of closely held businesses in the real estate, construction, retail, hospitality, professional services, and non-profit industries
• Develop and demonstrate technical proficiency in CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement trial balance software
• Complete allocated tasks to a high standard which meet set reporting and tax standards
• Conduct federal and state tax research
• Develop the ability to take on more complex engagements and build relationships to ensure client retention and growth resulting in increased confidence in dealing with clients and knowledge of more in-depth tasks

Benefits

• Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution
• Relocation assistance
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule

What This Job Offers

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