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Tax Preparer

Distinct | North America, Dallas, TX, United States


If you’re a few years into public accounting and want to keep progressing, not just repeating last year’s returns, the firm you choose next matters more than most people admit.

Some firms are fine places to start, but after a while, the work plateaus. Same returns. Same processes. Limited context. Development happens slowly, if at all.

This firm takes a more deliberate approach.

This independent CPA firm in Dallas (TX) is known for developing early-career tax professionals by combining solid technical exposure with hands‑on mentoring and genuine CPA exam support.

You’ll work closely with experienced CPAs who take time to explain the why behind the work, involve you in planning conversations, and steadily increase responsibility as your skills grow.

The result is stronger technical confidence, better exam readiness, and progression based on capability rather than tenure.

Why this role stands out

Meaningful CPA exam support alongside real, exam-relevant work

Exposure across individuals, partnerships, corporations, trusts, and multi‑entity clients

Broader and more complex work than typical junior Tax Preparer roles

Direct access to senior CPAs who actively mentor and develop their team

A stable, well‑run firm with consistent workflow and sustainable expectations

What you’ll be doing

Preparing individual, partnership, corporate, and trust tax returns

Supporting tax planning, research, and year‑round advisory work

Assisting with client communication and review preparation

Gaining broader responsibility as your technical ability and confidence increase

This role suits someone who

Has 2–4 years of public accounting tax experience

Is working toward the CPA or planning to begin exams

Wants progression and learning, not just volume compliance work

Enjoys understanding the technical reasoning behind the numbers

Values structure, feedback, and long‑term development

This is a strong opportunity for a Tax Preparer who wants to sharpen their technical skills, feel supported through CPA exams, and build a long‑term career in public accounting — not just fill a seat during busy season.

If you’re looking for a Tax role in Dallas that genuinely supports growth and progression, this is well worth a conversation.

Next steps If your resume isn’t ready yet, don’t worry. Just send me a message, or call me on 972.807.7244, and we’ll talk.

I’m Alex Alcock at Distinct Recruitment. I work with CPA firms and tax specialists across Texas, and I know how important it is to find a role that balances learning, progression, and life outside of work.

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