Job Description

A growing small/mid-size CPA firm is seeking a Tax Associate to join its tax team and help prepare individual and business returns in a collaborative, client-focused environment.

Highlights

• Prepare Form 1040, 1120/1120S, and 1065 returns with supporting workpapers
• Assist with tax research, organizing client source documents, and e-filing
• Work closely with seniors and managers on a varied book of small-business and individual clients
• Bachelor's in Accounting (or related); CPA eligibility preferred; 0–2 years public accounting tax experience
• Hybrid schedule with strong work-life balance outside of busy season
• Firm is interviewing now — looking to hire ASAP

Compensation & benefits

• Base salary: $60,000–$75,000 DOE
• Performance bonus / year-end bonus potential
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) with employer contribution
• Life and disability insurance (typical package)
• PTO plus paid holidays
• CPE / CPA exam support and professional development
• Hybrid year-round with expected busy-season hours Jan–Apr; lighter summer/fall for recovery and CPE
• Clear path from Associate → Senior with mentorship, CPE support, and partnership-track culture

If you are qualified and serious, please submit a resume or contact Chad Smith at 605-978-5433 or chad.smith@gogpac.com for more information on this position. I place professionals in these types of roles nationally, so if this isn't a perfect fit for you, please reach out to see what else I'm recruiting on!

Keywords: Tax Associate, Staff Tax Accountant, CPA firm Tax, Eden Prairie, Twin Cities, public accounting, Form 1040, business tax returns

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations. GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990. We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.