Senior Tax Associate – Affordable Housing

EisnerAmper

Tax Senior Associate in Affordable Housing practice at EisnerAmper. Managing tax returns and client correspondence while coaching junior staff in a dynamic environment.

Posted 6/18/2026full-timeBirmingham • Alabama • 🇺🇸 United StatesSeniorWebsite

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Hard Skills

tax return preparationtax compliancetax consultingtax researchclient correspondencedocument preparationschedulingclient managementcoachingtraining

Soft Skills

organizational skillscommunication skillsleadershipteam developmentclient relationship management

Tools & Technologies

GoSystemsCCH Axcess

Certifications & Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree in AccountingMaster’s Degree in TaxationCPAIRS Enrolled Agent Certification

Industry Keywords

public accountingprofessional servicesreal estateaffordable housing

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Tax Return Detail Review
Prepare complex returns (complexity determined by the manager)
Research intermediate tax issues
Complete various tasks to assist manager
Prepare supporting documents and schedules for intermediate tax projects
Respond to IRS, state/local and other notices
Assist manager with routine client correspondence
Helps organize client meetings under the direction of a manager or partner
Experienced Senior may manage a limited number of clients
Develop staff and interns - oversee, provide coaching and training

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting or equivalent field is required
2+ years of tax compliance and/or tax consulting experience within public accounting or professional services supporting real estate or affordable housing industry
Master’s Degree in Taxation or relevant field preferred
CPA (Certified Public Accountant), or parts passed towards completion, OR IRS (Internal Revenue Service) Enrolled Agent Certification preferred
Experience using GoSystems or CCH Axcess tax software

Benefits

Comp & perks

flexibility to manage your days
work/life balance
culture that has received multiple top “Places to Work” awards