Experienced Tax Associate

For more than two decades, Premier Group has earned the trust of government agencies, nonprofits, and federal contractors by delivering exceptional federal audit, tax, accounting, forensic investigation, grant compliance, and business consulting services. Named a 2025 Washington Post Top Workplace and recognized on the Inc. 5000 in both 2024 and 2025, the firm has built its reputation on technical excellence, collaborative leadership, and a people-first culture. Premier Group is a fully remote team spanning roughly 25 states, and holds certifications including WOSB, EDWOSB, SDVOSB, VOSB, SDB, and MBE. Our tagline says it best: Trust. That's Our Bottom Line.™

Why You'll Love Working Here • Serve as a key quality control resource within a growing tax department. • Build advanced expertise in complex tax areas, from multi-state returns to entity structures. • Mentor and develop junior staff while working closely with the Tax Manager. • Work in a remote-first environment with a collaborative, nationally distributed team. • Develop a clear path toward greater technical ownership and leadership within the tax practice.

Your Impact

Quality Control & Return Review • Perform initial review of federal, state, and local tax returns for mathematical accuracy, proper data input, and correct classification of income, deductions, and credits. • Verify that supporting documentation is present, properly referenced, and internally consistent across all forms and schedules. • Document review findings and questions for preparer follow-up using the firm's internal QC checklist. Technical Guidance & Staff Development • Communicate review findings clearly and constructively to preparers, explaining proper tax treatment and applicable law. • Mentor junior staff and answer preparer questions throughout the return preparation process. • Escalate complex technical issues to the Tax Manager with analysis and recommendations. IRS Notices & Client Correspondence • Review tax notices to determine required action and response timelines; resolve straightforward issues independently. • Gather client documentation and prepare written responses following firm templates and procedures. • Keep the Tax Manager and clients informed of resolution progress and track notice status in the client management system. Tax Research • Research complex or unusual tax issues using IRS publications, tax code, regulations, and firm resources. • Document research findings for Tax Manager review and contribute to a shared library of common research issues. Client Files & Workflow • Maintain accurate client files and update practice management systems to reflect current task status. • Monitor the review queue, prioritize by deadline, and support the department's goal of 100% on-time delivery. Professional Development • Complete required CPE hours annually and attend internal training sessions on tax updates and firm procedures. • Stay current on recent tax legislation and IRS guidance and share relevant updates with the team. • Develop deep expertise in specific tax areas to serve as a team resource. What Success Looks Like • Build advanced expertise in complex tax areas and identify tax planning opportunities during review. • Drive quality improvements by identifying error patterns and recommending training, checklist enhancements, and best practices. • Coach and develop junior staff to build team capability and support succession planning within the tax department.