Mid Level Tax Associate Jobs
Mid level tax associate jobs go to professionals ready to own client engagements end to end, review junior work, and navigate complex tax matters with limited oversight. Roles run across Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Law & Legal Services, with a mix of on-site, remote, and hybrid arrangements, and employers like KPMG, CohnReznick, and EisnerAmper hiring at this level now.
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INTRODUCTION
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Tax Associates in the Specialty Tax Services Group serve as members of various client service teams and must possess foundational technical knowledge in areas including, but not limited to:
- Multistate Sales and Use Taxation
- Multistate Property Taxation (Preferred)
- Multistate Income and Franchise Taxation (Preferred)
Senior Specialty Tax associates are given a wide variety of diversified tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals and are responsible for the support of a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to clients.
- Assist with engagements, which include planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget within a given timeline.
- Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence. Assignments include, but are not limited to, reverse sales tax reviews, audit defense, and research of sales tax issues.
- Conduct multi-state reviews that analyze sales and use tax, property tax, income/franchise, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden.
- Prepare more complex State and Local Tax returns including Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, etc. and demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts.
- Respond to inquiries from state and local tax authorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Broad exposure to multistate sales and use taxation, credits and incentives, and/or the Research and Development tax credits, a plus.
- Experience in sales and use tax compliance (filing returns), as well as personal property tax returns.
- 3 to 4 years proven work experience in state and local tax required (Big 4 firm experience a plus, but not required).
- Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting. Law degree a plus, but not required.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $40.86 - $47.12 an hour
This is a nonexempt position. Overtime is paid at time and a half of hourly rate.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
INTRODUCTION
SingerLewak is a Top 100 accounting and consulting firm primarily operating in the western region. Serving clients since 1959, SingerLewak has developed a reputation for excellence and expertise in the accounting and management consulting industry. Providing the services of a large firm with a blended environment of practices, services and industry specializations, SingerLewak continues to demonstrate renowned industry leadership year-over-year. The firm takes pride in client service and professional and personal advancement, as demonstrated by our SL forward program which promotes a culture of learning and growth through targeted development and leadership programs and SL Cares, together with a continual focus on client service and technological evolution.
ROLE AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Senior Tax Associates in the Specialty Tax Services Group serve as members of various client service teams and must possess foundational technical knowledge in areas including, but not limited to:
- Multistate Sales and Use Taxation
- Multistate Property Taxation (Preferred)
- Multistate Income and Franchise Taxation (Preferred)
Senior Specialty Tax associates are given a wide variety of diversified tax assignments under the supervision of different professionals and are responsible for the support of a full range of tax planning, consulting, and compliance services to clients.
- Assist with engagements, which include planning, executing, directing, and completing tax projects and managing to budget within a given timeline.
- Deliver a full range of State and Local Tax services including tax return preparation and review, tax research, preparation of technical memorandums, and drafting client correspondence. Assignments include, but are not limited to, reverse sales tax reviews, audit defense, and research of sales tax issues.
- Conduct multi-state reviews that analyze sales and use tax, property tax, income/franchise, and others to identify optimal filing options, exemptions, credits and incentives, and corporate structures that can reduce the client's tax burden.
- Prepare more complex State and Local Tax returns including Sales and Use Tax, Property Tax, etc. and demonstrate an understanding of increasingly complex tax concepts.
- Respond to inquiries from state and local tax authorities.
BASIC QUALIFICATIONS
- Broad exposure to multistate sales and use taxation, credits and incentives, and/or the Research and Development tax credits, a plus.
- Experience in sales and use tax compliance (filing returns), as well as personal property tax returns.
- 3 to 4 years proven work experience in state and local tax required (Big 4 firm experience a plus, but not required).
- Bachelor’s degree, usually in accounting, or master’s degree in accounting. Law degree a plus, but not required.
COMPENSATION
- Salary Range: $40.86 - $47.12 an hour
This is a nonexempt position. Overtime is paid at time and a half of hourly rate.
SingerLewak is an affirmative action-equal opportunity employer and complies with all applicable federal, state and local laws regarding recruitment and hiring. All qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other category protected by applicable federal, state or local laws.
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Mid Level Tax Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level tax associate job?
Position yourself around ownership and complexity, not just task completion. Highlight client-facing work you led independently, the types of returns or filings you prepared without close supervision, and any specializations you have built, such as corporate tax, state and local, or international. Tailor your resume to show increasing responsibility across each role, and be ready to speak to judgment calls you made under real deadlines.
Which companies hire mid level tax associates?
Companies hiring mid level tax associates right now include KPMG, CohnReznick, and EisnerAmper, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Hiring at this level comes from a broad mix of public accounting firms, corporate tax departments at large enterprises, and regional advisory practices seeking professionals who can handle engagements with limited partner oversight.
Are there remote mid level tax associate jobs?
Yes, remote and hybrid options are common at this level. About 35% of mid level tax associate openings are remote or hybrid as of August 2026, reflecting the profession's shift toward flexible arrangements for experienced preparers who do not require daily in-office supervision. On-site roles still exist, particularly at firms that emphasize client relationship building and in-person collaboration.
How do I move up to a mid level tax associate role?
The path from entry level to mid level is built on gradually taking ownership of complete engagements rather than discrete tasks. Seek out opportunities to prepare more complex returns, review work produced by newer staff, and communicate directly with clients. Developing a specialty, whether in corporate, partnership, or a particular industry, and demonstrating that your output needs less rework over time are the signals that typically drive a promotion or competitive hire at this level.
Which industries hire the most mid level tax associates?
Mid Level tax associate roles concentrate in Accounting & Auditing, Consulting & Professional Services, and Law & Legal Services, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. These sectors drive demand because they carry substantial compliance obligations, multi-entity structures, or high transaction volumes that require experienced tax professionals who can work through complexity without constant direction.