Job Description
Tax Senior – Memphis, TN
About Chaliff + Associates
Chaliff + Associates is a trusted CPA firm specializing in bookkeeping, accounting, payroll, tax and compliance services for small businesses across the Midsouth. Founded in 2016 by Gregory Chaliff, CPA, we serve over 300 clients—including real estate investors, medical, trade contractors, manufacturing and logistics companies—with fixed-fee solutions, responsive communication, and a partnership approach that prioritizes security, privacy, and growth. Our entrepreneurial team helps clients reclaim time and scale confidently.
The Role
We’re seeking a Tax Senior to prepare and review complex returns, support tax planning initiatives, and contribute to client success in a collaborative, growth-oriented environment. This is a hands-on role with direct client interaction and mentorship opportunities.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare and review corporate (1120/1120S/1120H), partnership (1065), individual (1040), Estate and Trust (1041), and (990) tax returns
- Conduct quarterly tax projections, estimated payments, and multi-state compliance
- Assist with sales tax, personal property tax, payroll tax optimization, and workers’ comp audits
- Support tax planning for business expansion, entity structuring, and cost-saving strategies
- Use Proconnect Tax, QuickBooks Online, and Smartvault to ensure accuracy and efficiency
- Collaborate with senior leadership on client advisory and IRS/state correspondence
- Train and guide staff accountants on tax processes and software best practices
Qualifications
- CPA required
- 4–6 years of public accounting tax experience, ideally with small to mid-sized businesses
- Strong knowledge of pass-through entity taxation and multi-state filing requirements
- Proficiency in tax preparation software and QuickBooks Online
- Excellent attention to detail, organizational skills, and client communication
- Team player with a proactive, solution-oriented mindset
Compensation & Benefits
- $85,000–$110,000 base (commensurate with experience and credentials)
- Annual performance bonus
- Generous PTO
- Health, dental, and vision coverage
- 401(k) with matching + CPE and certification reimbursement
- Clear path to leadership roles in a growing firm