Senior Tax Associate
Job Description
Position Summary
The Tax Senior Associate is a full-time role based in Albuquerque, NM. This position is ideal for professionals seeking to deepen their expertise in federal taxation while serving a diverse portfolio of small-business and middle-market clients across New Mexico.You will work directly with business owners, provide proactive tax planning, manage complex federal filings, and support the firm's commitment to high-quality, relationship-focused client service.
Responsibilies:
You want to build expertise in specific industries common to New Mexico's business landscape (construction, real estate, professional services, hospitality, medical practices, and more).
You see yourself as a trusted advisor who enjoys working directly with clients to solve complex tax and business challenges.
You value autonomy, flexibility, and a supportive environment where leadership is accessible and invested in your development.
You want to grow professionally through hands-on mentoring, structured development programs, and opportunities to expand your technical tax skills.
You appreciate a firm culture that encourages balance, collaboration, and genuine relationships with teammates and clients.
Key Responsibilities:
Serve as a trusted member of the engagement team, delivering federal tax compliance and consulting services to industry-specific clients.
Prepare and review federal tax returns for S-corporations, partnerships, individuals, and C-corporations ranging from small businesses to multi-entity groups.
Conduct tax research on a variety of issues and assist in drafting responses to IRS and state tax authority inquiries.
Support special projects involving accounting methods, ASC 740, entity structuring, and other advanced tax topics.
Develop recommendations and tax-planning strategies for clients and collaborate with firm leadership to implement solutions.
Coordinate with specialty areas such as state and local tax, high-net-worth planning, credits and incentives, and business advisory services.
Participate in ongoing learning, mentoring, and professional development programs.
Build strong internal and external relationships through networking, client interaction, and community involvement.
Support junior team members through coaching aligned with the firm's Care and Teach philosophy.
Engage in team activities and firm events that promote a healthy work-life balance.
Minimum Qualifications
2+ years of relevant tax experience
4-year degree; CPA-eligible
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor's degree in accounting, law, or related business field with sufficient coursework to sit for the CPA
CPA preferred
2+ years of federal tax compliance and consulting experience in a public accounting environment
Strong communication, time-management, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills
Demonstrated leadership, project management, and analytical abilities
Proficiency with Microsoft Suite and tax preparation software
Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred
W3Global was established in 2006 in Fremont, CA with a vision: simplify the recruiting process and develop an industry-disrupting platform to connect candidates with clients. Our cutting-edge Applicant Tracking System enables us to find the right person for the right job, creating value for job seekers and employers. While W3Global initially focused on IT staffing, we have expanded the business to serve many other industries, including accounting and finance, legal, engineering, human resources, government and more.
We’re proud of the investments we’ve made in our team, having grown from four to 1000 employees and evolving into one of the leading recruitment and staffing solution providers in the industry. Our recruiters and account managers are passionate about connecting qualified professionals with the right positions in small, medium, and large companies.
Our Services
W3Global understands the natural ups and downs of an organization’s staffing needs. We are continuously adapting to industry and economic changes to find the right candidates.
We specialize in placing permanent, direct, contract, and temporary positions for companies of any size. Our recruiting services include sourcing, recruiting, screening, interview management, salary negotiations, training, and onboarding.
We are committed to helping organizations redefine their recruitment process by delivering our SaaS-based proprietary application tracking system software.
Our Expertise
W3Global has been delivering staffing solutions for nearly two decades; we know which recruiting strategies work best. Our expert team is committed to developing a customized solution to fit your company’s unique needs.
As a W3Global client, you’ll also receive personalized assistance from a seasoned team of staffing specialists. We are committed to providing both technical support and industry expertise to simplify the hiring process. We know that your time matters. W3Global will help you streamline the hiring process, getting it done and getting it right.
