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Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within 1 week of closing date.
Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.
Why does the job exist?
This position is to on-board and off-board Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) partners, ensure MVD partners are in compliance with all New Mexico Taxation and Revenue and Motor Vehicle Division (TRD) policies and procedures, as well as MVD Partner Agreements, and ensure MVD funds are remitted timely from MVD partners.
How does it get done?
The Senior Tax and Revenue Representative will work as part of the MVD Partner Management Unit as an MVD Partner Specialist. The Position is charged with the compliance and oversight of MVD partner offices that operate on behalf of the Motor Vehicle Division. They will plan, organize and conduct site visits at MVD offices statewide. On-board and off-board MVD partners. Assist with the initial configuration of partner accounts, inventory locations, and ACH sweeps within the MVD system. Audit MVD transactions via hard copy, original documents, and/or scanned documents in the MVD Tapestry system. Review, approve, and fulfill inventory orders. Work with internal and external agencies on criminal, civil and administrative findings. Testify on behalf of the Motor Vehicle Division in civil, criminal, and administrative cases. The Partner management Specialist will also prepare detailed comprehensive reports and/or supporting documents. Provide general partner support with day-to-day operations, act as a Subject Matter Expert in the MVD fields of Partner Management, Finance, and Field Operations, and provide training and coaching to MVD Partners.
Who are the customers?
This position serves New Mexico taxpayers, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Partners and Municipalities, Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) employees and external state agencies.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves New Mexico taxpayers, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Partners and Municipalities, Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) employees and external state agencies.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office environment with extensive use of computers, visual/video display terminals, and telephone communication. Duties require prolonged periods of sitting, frequent data entry, and coordination activities. Occasional travel to provider locations for auditsor training may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for transporting materials or equipment as needed.
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Agency Contact Information: Anthony Sandoval, 505-470-8558 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
Interviews are anticipated to be conducted within 1 week of closing date.
Applicant use of Artificial Intelligence tools is prohibited during interviews.
Why does the job exist?
This position is to on-board and off-board Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) partners, ensure MVD partners are in compliance with all New Mexico Taxation and Revenue and Motor Vehicle Division (TRD) policies and procedures, as well as MVD Partner Agreements, and ensure MVD funds are remitted timely from MVD partners.
How does it get done?
The Senior Tax and Revenue Representative will work as part of the MVD Partner Management Unit as an MVD Partner Specialist. The Position is charged with the compliance and oversight of MVD partner offices that operate on behalf of the Motor Vehicle Division. They will plan, organize and conduct site visits at MVD offices statewide. On-board and off-board MVD partners. Assist with the initial configuration of partner accounts, inventory locations, and ACH sweeps within the MVD system. Audit MVD transactions via hard copy, original documents, and/or scanned documents in the MVD Tapestry system. Review, approve, and fulfill inventory orders. Work with internal and external agencies on criminal, civil and administrative findings. Testify on behalf of the Motor Vehicle Division in civil, criminal, and administrative cases. The Partner management Specialist will also prepare detailed comprehensive reports and/or supporting documents. Provide general partner support with day-to-day operations, act as a Subject Matter Expert in the MVD fields of Partner Management, Finance, and Field Operations, and provide training and coaching to MVD Partners.
Who are the customers?
This position serves New Mexico taxpayers, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Partners and Municipalities, Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) employees and external state agencies.
Ideal Candidate
This position serves New Mexico taxpayers, Motor Vehicle Division (MVD) Partners and Municipalities, Taxation and Revenue Department (TRD) employees and external state agencies.
Minimum Qualification
High School diploma or Equivalency and two (2) years of experience in office administration, budgeting, purchasing, finance, accounting, auditing, cash management, contract management, and/or the procedures of business and management principles involved in strategic planning. Any combination of education from an accredited college or university in a related field and/or direct experience in this occupation totaling two (2) years may substitute for the required experience.
Employment Requirements
Must possess and maintain a valid Driver's License. Must possess and maintain a current Defensive Driving Course Certificate from the State of New Mexico or must pass and receive Defensive Driving Course Certification within six (6) months of date of hire as a condition of continued employment. Must be current with all tax reporting/payment. Employment is subject to post offer pre-employment criminal background check to include fingerprint checks and is conditional pending results.
Working Conditions
Work is performed in a standard office environment with extensive use of computers, visual/video display terminals, and telephone communication. Duties require prolonged periods of sitting, frequent data entry, and coordination activities. Occasional travel to provider locations for auditsor training may be required. Must be able to lift up to 25 pounds for transporting materials or equipment as needed.
Supplemental Information
Do you know what Total Compensation is? Click here
Agency Contact Information: Anthony Sandoval, 505-470-8558 Email
For information on Statutory Requirements for this position, click the Classification Description link on the job advertisement.
Bargaining Unit Position
This position is not covered by a collective bargaining agreement.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in tax senior associate jobs.
- Bachelor's degree in accounting, finance, or a related field
- CPA license or active progress toward CPA certification
- Two to four years of tax compliance or provision experience
- Proficiency in tax software such as Corptax, OneSource, or GoSystem
- Experience preparing or reviewing federal and state corporate or partnership returns
- Working knowledge of ASC 740 income tax accounting for provision engagements
Tips for Your Tax Senior Associate Job Search
Tailor your resume to tax specialization
Hiring managers at public accounting firms and corporate tax teams scan for specific technical areas like ASC 740, international tax provisions, or SALT. Align your resume bullets to the exact specialization in each posting rather than describing your experience in broad terms.
Highlight your CPA status clearly
Many tax senior associate postings list CPA as required or strongly preferred. If you're licensed, place it directly after your name in the header. If you're exam-eligible or have sections passed, note that explicitly so recruiters don't screen you out prematurely.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists tax senior associate openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Filter for roles matching your software experience
Tax departments and firms use different technology stacks. Corptax, OneSource, GoSystem, and CCH Axcess each appear across different employer types. Target postings that name the platform you already know, since software proficiency is tested quickly during onboarding reviews.
Prepare a concrete example of a complex return
Interviewers at this level ask you to walk through a technically demanding engagement, not just describe your duties. Prepare a specific example involving multi-state apportionment, a provision calculation, or a partnership return where your analysis changed the outcome.
Negotiate start date and busy-season expectations
Tax roles have hard calendar constraints around filing deadlines. Before accepting an offer, confirm whether your start date falls before a busy season and clarify overtime expectations. These terms are easier to negotiate at the offer stage than after you've started.
Tax Senior Associate Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most tax senior associates?
The companies hiring the most tax senior associates right now include Deloitte, BDO, and Intuit, with the largest share of openings in California, Texas, and New York, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of August 2026. Demand is concentrated at large public accounting firms and in-house tax departments at publicly traded companies.
How many tax senior associate jobs are remote?
About 59% of tax senior associate openings are fully remote or hybrid as of August 2026, with remote availability highest in tax compliance and provision roles compared to those requiring in-person client service or state controversy work. Corporate in-house positions tend to offer more remote flexibility than client-facing public accounting roles.
How do you become a tax senior associate?
You typically start by earning a bachelor's degree in accounting or a closely related field, then pass the CPA exam or make measurable progress toward it. Two to four years of hands-on experience preparing and reviewing tax returns or provisions at a public accounting firm or corporate tax department is the standard path. Developing proficiency in at least one major tax software platform strengthens your candidacy significantly.
Can you get hired as a tax senior associate with little experience?
Breaking in with limited experience is possible if you target firms with structured development programs and emphasize any internship or paraprofessional tax work, even part-time. Demonstrating solid foundational knowledge of tax compliance workflows, showing CPA exam momentum, and being flexible on specialization early in your search improves your chances at the associate-to-senior transition level.
What does the tax senior associate interview process look like?
The process typically starts with a recruiter or HR screen focused on your background and availability, followed by a technical interview where hiring managers ask you to walk through return types, provision calculations, or research positions you've taken. A final round often includes a case study or a conversation with senior team members to assess how you handle complex or ambiguous tax issues.
Where can I find and apply to tax senior associate jobs?
You can find and apply to tax senior associate jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search the listings to find roles that match your background and apply directly to each one that fits.
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