Tax Administrative Specialist

Summary/Objective

Reporting to the Tax Advisors, the Tax Administrative Specialist is responsible for handling a broad range of administrative responsibilities within the tax department.

Essential Functions

• Direct responsibility for the inflow, outflow, and retention of information to and from our clients and other departments within our firm
• Work closely with clients (internal and external) to gather information needed to complete tax returns
• Download documents from our secure server and save them within our electronic filing system
Complete special projects as assigned by direct and indirect supervisors

Responsibilities and Duties

• Check the file management software periodically throughout the day for items added to his/her inbox for documenting, scanning, etc.
• Update/maintain internal database with taxpayer details and tax return statuses
• Internally communicate and coordinate with the other departments in the firm
• Have the ability to multi-task and effectively perform project execution within assigned deadlines
• Assist in set up of workpapers for tax filings
• Assist in preparation of tax estimated payment vouchers
• May help prepare tax extensions and input individual tax returns
• Able to use sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Exhibit superior verbal and written communication skills
• Exhibit exceptional customer service skills and responsiveness to client requests
• Consistently demonstrate professional demeanor and presentation
• Demonstrate ability to be flexible and adapt to an ever-changing work environment
Able to appropriately handle confidential and highly sensitive material

This is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of essential functions or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Essential functions and responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

Education and Experience

• High School diploma required (Associate's degree preferred)
• Minimum of 2 years in banking or financial role, tax processing/record experience preferred
• Strong written and communication skills required
• Solid computer skills, including ability to work effectively and efficiently within Microsoft office required
• Proven ability to learn processes, procedures and computer software quickly required

Travel

No Travel is expected for this position.

Work Environment

This job operates in a clerical, open-environment, office setting. This role routinely uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, printers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Upon management's approval, remote work may be allowed using firm-approved office equipment. Correspondence with coworkers may be in person or through virtual means.

Physical Demands

This is a largely sedentary role; however, some filing may be required. This would require the ability to lift files, open filing cabinets and bend or stand as necessary.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a full-time, non-exempt position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5 p.m. although additional hours may be required to complete work timely and accurately. Flexibility in hours is allowed based on management's approval. The ability to work remotely is allowed based on management's approval. There are certain tasks that will require an in-office presence.

Job Compensation and Benefits Through our competitive compensation and benefits program, we seek to attract, retain and motivate a high-performing and increasingly diverse Associate population. Our compensation and benefit structure is comprised of many factors, including but not limited the size of our Firm, our financial position, the industry, business objectives, market salary information, benchmark pay levels and practices against the respective peer group (to ensure equal pay for equal work, with allowable pay differences based on factors not prohibited by law), and unique circumstances of the Firm that are subject to change.

Compensation Minimum: $20/hour - Maximum: $25/hour

Job Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Employer Paid Medical, Short-Term Disability, Accident, Life and AD&D Insurance
• Dental & Vision Insurance
• Unlimited PTO
• Firm-Paid Holidays, Including an Extended Winter Break
• Safe Harbor 401k plan
• Generous Employer HSA Contributions
• Employer Paid Professional Dues, Licenses/Renewals
• Continuing Education Resources
• Family Planning Assistance Program and Paid Parental Leave

CWA has consistently been recognized from rating services and publications such as:

• Forbes America's Best Tax & Accounting Firms (2022, 2025)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Firms (2022, 2025)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 100 Fastest Growing Firms (2022)
• Accounting Today - Beyond Top 100: Firms to Watch (2020)
• Accounting Today - Regional Leaders Top Firms (2012, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Beyond the Top 100 (2015, 2016, 2018, 2020)
• INSIDE Public Accounting - Top 200 Firms (2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020)
• Dallas Business Journal - Top Accounting Firms (2018)
• Dallas Business Journal - Largest North Texas Accounting Firms (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015)
• Dallas Business Journal - Top Ranked North Texas Wealth Management Firms (2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015