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Summary/Objective
Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Tax Associate 2 is responsible for serving as an integral member in the tax department and ensuring the department creates and delivers accurate and timely tax returns and other tax products for the organization.
Essential Functions
- Prepare various types of basic to moderately complex tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065)
- Provide tax related services for clients (Personal Property Tax, Extensions, Estimated Payment Vouchers, Tax Notices, etc.)
- Research as needed to respond to client questions and prepare tax returns accurately
- Compare tax returns to tax projections prepared by in-house Financial Planners
Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate in planning of workflow to ensure completion of assigned returns
- Assist in set up of new client tax returns and workpapers
- Prepare partnership, corporate, individual and personal property tax returns
- Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Internal contact as needed between various departments to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Documentation of records and workpapers to firm's electronic file cabinet to ensure accurate, organized recordkeeping
- Assist fellow department members in order for the department to complete annual tax season goals
- Daily use of multiple software programs for organization of workpapers, tax returns, and workflow management
- Analyze unaudited financial statements to determine adjustments necessary for accurate tax treatment
- Prepare assigned returns in timeframe given in order to timely deliver tax returns to clients
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax or related field
- CPA eligible or EA eligible required
- 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or its equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of tax laws
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or EA preferred
- Big four or large public accounting firm experience
- CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement & BNA Income Tax Planner
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, open-environment, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management’s approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. although additional hours may be required in order to complete work timely and accurately. Flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.
Compensation
Minimum: $85,000.00 - Maximum: $90,000.00 USD
Benefits
Heavily subsidized medical insurance options
Generous employer HSA contributions
100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health
Dental and Vision plans
Unlimited PTO
Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break
Safe Harbor 401k Plan
Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals
Continuing Education resources
Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized fitness programs
CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)
Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)
Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)
Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)
USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)
Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)
Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)
Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)
Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)
Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com. Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.
Summary/Objective
Reporting to the Tax Manager, the Tax Associate 2 is responsible for serving as an integral member in the tax department and ensuring the department creates and delivers accurate and timely tax returns and other tax products for the organization.
Essential Functions
- Prepare various types of basic to moderately complex tax returns (1040, 1041, 1120, 1120S and 1065)
- Provide tax related services for clients (Personal Property Tax, Extensions, Estimated Payment Vouchers, Tax Notices, etc.)
- Research as needed to respond to client questions and prepare tax returns accurately
- Compare tax returns to tax projections prepared by in-house Financial Planners
Responsibilities and Duties
- Participate in planning of workflow to ensure completion of assigned returns
- Assist in set up of new client tax returns and workpapers
- Prepare partnership, corporate, individual and personal property tax returns
- Client contact as needed to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Internal contact as needed between various departments to facilitate completion of tax issues
- Documentation of records and workpapers to firm's electronic file cabinet to ensure accurate, organized recordkeeping
- Assist fellow department members in order for the department to complete annual tax season goals
- Daily use of multiple software programs for organization of workpapers, tax returns, and workflow management
- Analyze unaudited financial statements to determine adjustments necessary for accurate tax treatment
- Prepare assigned returns in timeframe given in order to timely deliver tax returns to clients
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
Education and Experience
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Accounting, Tax or related field
- CPA eligible or EA eligible required
- 1+ years’ experience in public accounting or its equivalent
- Thorough knowledge of tax laws
- Strong communication, interpersonal and organizational skills
- Ability to use Microsoft Office Suite, including Excel
- Proficient in Adobe Acrobat
Preferred Education and Experience:
- Master's degree in Accounting or related field
- CPA or EA preferred
- Big four or large public accounting firm experience
- CCH Axcess Tax, Engagement & BNA Income Tax Planner
Travel
No travel is expected for this position.
Work Environment
This job operates in a clerical, open-environment, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management’s approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.
Physical Demands
This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.
Position Type and Expected Hours of Work
This is a full-time, exempt position. Typical days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. although additional hours may be required in order to complete work timely and accurately. Flexibility in hours is allowed based on management’s approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management’s approval.
Compensation
Minimum: $85,000.00 - Maximum: $90,000.00 USD
Benefits
Heavily subsidized medical insurance options
Generous employer HSA contributions
100% employer-paid Short-Term Disability, Long-Term Disability, Accident, Basic Life Insurance, and Telehealth/Virtual Urgent Care/Whole Mental Health
Dental and Vision plans
Unlimited PTO
Organization-paid holidays, including an extended Winter Break
Safe Harbor 401k Plan
Employer-paid professional dues, licenses, and renewals
Continuing Education resources
Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave
Subsidized fitness programs
CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023, 2024)
Top Workplaces - Financial Services (2024)
Top Workplaces - Culture Excellence (2024)
Accounting Today - Top Firm by AUM (2024)
USA Today - Top Workplaces (2024, 2025)
Accounting Today - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2023)
Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2023)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)
Dallas Morning News - Top Workplace (2022, 2023)
Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)
Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
Cain Watters & Associates is committed to upholding the principles of the Equal Pay and Opportunity Act (EPOA). If you have any concerns regarding compliance with this policy, we encourage you to report them immediately by contacting HR at hr@cainwatters.com. Your concerns will be handled with the utmost confidentiality and care.
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Who's Hiring
- CarMax37
- Alvarez & Marsal8
- JPMorganChase6
- Johns Hopkins University5
- Murphy Research4
Top Industries Hiring
- Healthcare & Medical Services
- Education
- Insurance
- Law & Legal Services
- Accounting & Auditing
What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in office associate jobs.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and Outlook
- One to two years of administrative or clerical office experience
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Experience with data entry and maintaining accurate records
- Ability to manage multi-line phone systems and front-desk reception duties
- High school diploma or equivalent required, associate degree preferred by many employers
Tips for Your Office Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to each listing
Office associate postings vary widely, so match your resume to the exact tools and duties named in each job description. If a posting emphasizes scheduling software or document management, those terms need to appear in your work history, not just your skills section.
Highlight multi-system software proficiency
Employers expect you to name specific platforms you've used, not just 'proficient in Microsoft Office.' List the exact applications, whether that's database entry tools, scheduling systems, or imaging software, so hiring managers can match your background to their workflow.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists office associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Target postings that name your industry
An office associate role in a medical office requires very different day-to-day skills than one in a law firm or government agency. Filter your search by industry so your application can speak directly to the terminology, compliance expectations, and workflows that employer actually uses.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for office associate roles frequently ask how you'd handle a double-booked conference room, a last-minute supply shortage, or a visitor with no appointment. Prepare two or three real examples from past work that demonstrate your ability to stay organized under competing demands.
Follow up with a brief, specific note
After your interview, send a follow-up that references one concrete topic from the conversation, such as the filing system overhaul you discussed or the team's upcoming office move. Generic thank-you notes are easy to ignore, but a specific reference signals genuine attention.
Office Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most office associates?
The companies hiring the most office associates right now include CarMax, Alvarez & Marsal, and JPMorganChase, with the largest share of openings in New York, California, and Texas, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Healthcare systems, government agencies, and large corporate service providers tend to post the highest volume of openings consistently.
How many office associate jobs are remote?
About 49% of office associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, though the share varies by function. Roles focused on data entry, scheduling coordination, and document processing are most likely to offer remote options, while front-desk and facilities-facing positions almost always require on-site presence.
How do you become an office associate?
Most office associate roles are accessible with a high school diploma and demonstrated clerical experience. Building proficiency in productivity software, learning basic records management practices, and gaining experience through administrative internships or entry-level receptionist positions are the most direct paths. Some employers prefer candidates who have completed an administrative professional certificate program.
Can you get hired as an office associate with little or no experience?
Yes, many office associate positions are explicitly entry-level and expect to train the right candidate. Emphasizing transferable skills from retail, customer service, or volunteer coordination can bridge gaps in formal office experience. Demonstrating comfort with basic software, strong organizational habits, and reliability in your resume and interview will carry significant weight for hiring managers filling junior roles.
What does the office associate interview process look like?
Most office associate interviews involve an initial phone or video screen followed by one or two in-person rounds. Expect questions about your experience with scheduling, document handling, and managing competing priorities. Some employers give a brief software skills assessment or ask you to walk through how you'd handle a common administrative scenario. References are typically checked before an offer is extended.
Where can I find and apply to office associate jobs?
You can find and apply to office associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the available roles to find positions that match your background and location, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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