Tax Associate

Thomas, Judy & Tucker (TJT), is a leading full-service CPA firm providing audit/attestation, taxation, and outsource accounting services to North Carolina and beyond for 35+ years. Our firm has 20 partners and 275+ professionals with offices in Raleigh, Greenville, Durham, Wilmington, and Cedar Point, North Carolina.

Our employees establish collaborative and personalized relationships with our clients that has in turn allowed our firm to establish a reputation for excellence in the North Carolina business community. TJT serves privately held businesses from most major industries including real estate, construction, manufacturing, hospitality, restaurants, retail, non-profit agencies, and high net worth individuals. Inside Public Accounting recently recognized us as one of the Fastest Growing Firms nationally as well as one of the top 200 firms in the United States for 2026.

As TJT’s mission states, “The source of our strength is our people.” Our firm offers a collaborative working atmosphere where our employees become part of a cohesive client service team. We offer the technical resources and expertise of a large firm combined with the personal attention and service of a local firm.

TJT is seeking a Tax Associate to become an integral part of our tax team in a full-time capacity. This is an exciting opportunity to serve as a valued business advisor and deliver industry-focused taxation services to middle market clients. As a Tax Associate, you will work with firm leadership to serve TJT clients and grow the business, having a direct impact on the firm’s success.

As an Associate, you’ll work as part of a team of problem solvers, helping to solve complex business issues from strategy to execution. This position is for a July 2027 or November 2027 start date. 

Key responsibilities: 

• Preparation and review of business and individual tax returns for TJT clients
• Consult with a variety of closely held businesses in the real estate, manufacturing, hospitality, professional services, private equity, construction, and non-profit industries
• Develop and demonstrate technical proficiency in CCH Axcess Tax and Engagement trial balance software
• Complete allocated tasks to a high standard which meet set reporting and tax standards
• Conduct federal and state tax research
• Develop the ability to take on more complex engagements and build relationships to ensure client retention and growth resulting in increased confidence in dealing with clients and knowledge of more in depth tasks

Skills and attributes for success:

• Become proficient in tax practices including preparation and review of tax returns
• Proactively grow and develop your technical knowledge and understanding of current accounting and tax regulations and issues
• Operate as a team player and demonstrate the ability to work productively under pressure and meet anticipated and predetermined deadlines  
• CPA Certification or active pursuit of CPA certification
• Exhibit strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrate ability to analyze financial statements

Basic Qualifications:

• Minimum Degree Required: Bachelor’s degree
• Preferred Field of Study: Accounting
• Minimum Years of Experience:
  0 year(s)

Preferred Qualifications:

• Degree Preferred:
  Master’s degree
• Preferred Field(s) of Study:
  Accounting, Accounting & Finance

Why TJT?

• The chance to work with owners and management of North Carolina’s top middle-market companies and established family-owned businesses
• Supporting clients within the areas of real estate, construction, hospitality, restaurants, manufacturing, and non-profit agencies
• For tax and audit professionals, reasonable hour expectations during busy season and 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year
• A collaborative working atmosphere with a large team of experienced CPAs
• Hybrid work is an option for qualified tax and audit candidates: TJT defines hybrid as 3 days minimum in one of our five office locations 

TJT Benefits

• Covered Health Insurance for Employees
• Flexible Paid Time Off (PTO)
• 36-hour/4-day work weeks during the slower times of the year for tax and audit professionals 
• Dental, Vision, and Disability Insurance
• Automatic employer 401(k) Contribution 
• Relocation assistance
• Parental Leave
• Opportunities to work a flexible schedule