Tax Associate Jobs in Phoenix, AZ
Tax Associate jobs in Phoenix, Arizona draw steady demand from firms and corporate tax departments concentrated in Downtown Phoenix, Camelback Corridor, and the Scottsdale border area, with strong hiring in public accounting, financial services, and real estate. Employers active right now include CAPTRUST, H&R Block, and Baker Tilly Canada. Scan the live roles below and apply to whichever ones fit.
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Baker Tilly is a leading advisory, tax and assurance firm, providing clients with a genuine coast-to-coast and global advantage in major regions of the U.S. and in many of the world’s leading financial centers – New York, London, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Chicago and Boston. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP (Baker Tilly) provide professional services through an alternative practice structure in accordance with the AICPA Code of Professional Conduct and applicable laws, regulations and professional standards. Baker Tilly US, LLP is a licensed independent CPA firm that provides attest services to its clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities provide tax and business advisory services to their clients. Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and its subsidiary entities are not licensed CPA firms.
Baker Tilly Advisory Group, LP and Baker Tilly US, LLP, trading as Baker Tilly, are independent members of Baker Tilly International, a worldwide network of independent accounting and business advisory firms in 141 territories, with 43,000 professionals and a combined worldwide revenue of $5.2 billion. Visit bakertilly.com or join the conversation on LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram.
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Job Description:
Responsibilities
Are you interested in joining one of the fastest growing public accounting firms?
If yes, consider joining Baker Tilly (BT) as a Tax Senior Associate! This is a great opportunity to be a valued business advisor delivering industry-focused tax advisory and compliance services to middle market clients. As one of the fastest growing firms in the nation, BT has the ability to offer you upward career trajectory, flexibility in how and where you get your work done and meaningful relationships with clients, teammates and leadership who truly care about you and your development.
You will enjoy this role if:
You can see yourself as a trusted business advisor, working face-to-face with clients to find creative solutions to complex accounting and business challenges
You want to work for a leading CPA advisory firm that serves middle market clients and whose owners have both their clients’ and employees’ best interests in mind and are transparent in their decisions
You value your development and want to work for a firm that provides you the autonomy to own your schedule and career through structured programs (ask us about My Time Off, My Development and Dress for Your Day!)
You want to grow professionally and develop your client service and technical accounting skills to build a career with endless opportunities now, for tomorrow
What you will do:
Be a trusted member of the engagement team providing various tax compliance and consulting services to clients:
Provide tax compliance and advisory services to S-corporations, partnerships, individuals and corporations ranging from middle market to multinational companies
Participate in tax research projects on a variety of tax issues, help to draft IRS responses and address other tax authority inquiries
Team with leaders on special projects in various areas of corporate and flow through taxation such as accounting methods and ASC740
Develop recommendations for the client to consider and share with leadership to discuss and strategize
Communicate and team with specialty tax practices on complicated tax matters in the state and local, high net worth, international, research and development along with credits and incentives areas
Learn and grow from direct on the job coaching and mentoring along with participating in firm wide learning and development programs
Utilize your entrepreneurial skills to network and build strong relationships internally and with your clients
Support the growth and development of team members through the Baker Tilly Care and Teach philosophy, helping associates meet their professional goals
Enjoy friendships, social activities and team outings that encourage a work-life balance
Minimum Qualifications:
- 3 years of experience 4-year degree, License eligible
Preferred Qualifications:
- 4-year degree, and License eligible
- CPA, Law License, or Enrolled Agent preferred
- Two (2) years of experience providing federal tax compliance and consulting services in a public accounting firm
- Demonstrated skills in the areas of time management, communication, interpersonal skills, relationship building, collaboration, and problem solving
- Strong leadership, project management, organizational and analytical skills, initiative, adaptability
- Microsoft Suite skills
- Highly developed software and Microsoft Suite skills
- Eligibility to work in the U.S. without sponsorship preferred
The pay rate range for this job position is $73,500.00 to $95,000.00. Actual compensation is influenced by a variety of relevant factors including but not limited to applicant’s skills, prior experience, qualifications, degrees, professional certifications, work arrangements and geographic location. Baker Tilly offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package to eligible employees.
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Who's Hiring
- CAPTRUST20

- H&R Block20

- Baker Tilly Canada20

Tax Associate Jobs in Phoenix: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a tax associate job in Phoenix?
Focus your search on the public accounting firms clustered along the Camelback Corridor and Downtown Phoenix, as well as the corporate tax departments of the large financial services, real estate, and healthcare companies headquartered in the metro. Candidates who hold or are actively pursuing a CPA and have experience with Arizona combined-reporting rules or multistate filings stand out in Phoenix's market. Applying directly through firm career pages and targeting busy season hiring windows in fall gives you a concrete edge locally.
Which companies hire tax associates in Phoenix?
Phoenix tax associate roles are posted by CAPTRUST, H&R Block, and Baker Tilly Canada and others right now, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. The local market includes a strong mix of national Big Four and regional mid-size accounting firms alongside the in-house tax teams of Phoenix-based corporations in financial services, real estate development, and healthcare.
Are there remote tax associate jobs in Phoenix?
Yes, though availability depends on the role: compliance-heavy and client-facing positions tend to stay on-site, while tax research, return preparation, and provision work skew more remote-friendly. About 50% of tax associate openings tied to Phoenix are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting a market where firms have expanded flexible arrangements post-pandemic. Hybrid schedules anchored to Downtown Phoenix or Tempe offices are the most common arrangement for associates balancing in-person client work with remote prep days.
How can I get a tax associate job in Phoenix with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path in Phoenix is landing an internship or staff associate role at one of the regional or mid-size accounting firms that recruit directly from Arizona State University, Grand Canyon University, and University of Arizona's Phoenix programs. Phoenix also has a strong base of smaller CPA firms and business management offices in Scottsdale and Tempe that hire entry-level candidates willing to handle bookkeeping and basic compliance alongside tax work. Passing at least one section of the CPA exam before applying signals serious commitment and moves your application past the initial screen at most local firms.
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