Bennett Thrasher, a nationally recognized public accounting firm and Inside Public Accounting “Best of the Best,” is seeking experienced Seniors to join our Commercial Tax Team. This role focuses on complex tax compliance and consulting engagements, mentoring staff, and performing first-level reviews, while working collaboratively to deliver value to clients. We offer the scale and opportunity of a large firm with a strong culture and family-oriented environment, with offices in Atlanta, Dallas, and Denver.
Bennett Thrasher has an exciting opportunity for a commercial tax senior associate. This role offers hands-on involvement with complex tax compliance and consulting engagements, while working closely with team members to drive client service excellence. The Senior also plays a key role in mentoring and developing Staff and provides first-level review and guidance across engagements.
Responsibilities:
- Develops effective working relationships with clients and firm associates
- Is able to identify potential tax issues during planning of engagement
- Communicates with the IRS and other state authorities in a professional manner when applicable
- Accurately prepares complex partnership, S Corporation and individual tax returns
- Develops an understanding of IRC sections 1445 (FIRPTA) and 1446 along with related tax forms (1042, 8804, 8805)
- Develops a working knowledge of partnership taxation including book-ups under §704(b) and step-ups under §754
- Efficiently reviews tax returns from Staff as a first reviewer
- Prepares and reviews income tax projections and estimate calculations
- Accurately performs research and writes technical memorandum in a readable format
- Researches and prepares work papers for various book to tax differences
- Identifies area of specialization and is continuously refining skills, knowledge and expertise
- Supports Staff and Interns in professional development
- Mentors Staff and Interns on return review notes
- Maintains open communication with management regarding the progress of completion on projects
- Participates actively in training and developmental opportunities, both as an attendee and as a facilitator
- Actively studying and preparing for the CPA certification, if not already obtained
Qualifications:
- Undergraduate degree required, Master’s preferred
- 3+ years of tax experience is required
- Knowledge of partnership tax law and principles of individual and business taxation is required
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
- Strong commitment to professional and client service excellence
- Proven time management, organizational and prioritization skills
Why Join Bennett Thrasher?
Bennett Thrasher is more than just a workplace — we foster a community of respect, innovation, and collaboration. We believe in empowering our associates to lead and grow while contributing to meaningful projects that impact both our clients and communities.
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer encouraging diversity in the workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; national origin; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity and/or expression; age; disability; genetic information, citizenship status; military service obligations or any other category protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.
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