How We Work:

Whitley Penn has become one of the region’s most distinguished and fastest growing public accounting firms by providing exceptional service that reaches far beyond traditional accounting. We believe in working in collaborative teams with an emphasis on open-door policy and encouraging entrepreneurial thinking. We learn, innovate, and succeed by sharing knowledge, embracing diversity, and working together. We are all part of the same family and each person matters. We are more than just a job.

How Will You Make an Impact? 

• Lead tax engagements, including planning and exciting tax engagements, managing client deadline expectations, completing returns, and managing budgets.
• Review quarterly estimates, extensions, returns, and year-end projections.
• Develop and maintain a relationship with the client and proactively work with the client’s management to gather necessary tax information, identify issues, and make recommendations for business improvements.
• Research and consult on various tax issues.
• Respond to IRS and state tax authority inquiries.
• Supervise, train and mentor Tax Staff and Interns, including the review of staff prepared workpapers and evaluate performances.
• Gain a comprehensive understanding of tax process and Internal Revenue Code
• Assist with business proposals, networking and recruiting opportunities.
• Must be highly dedicated with a positive attitude, self-motivated, a team player who takes initiative and willing to learn.

How Will You Get Here? 

• 2 years of public accounting experience
• Bachelor’s degree in Accounting; Master’s degree is preferred
• CPA or a CPA candidate
• Strong leadership, management, networking, and mentoring skills
• Excellent written, oral communication and presentation skills

Why Should You Apply? 

• Firm Paid Medical Insurance (Free Employee Only Coverage on 2 of 3 plans)
• Voluntary Dental and Vision Insurance
• 17 Annual Firm holidays
• 20 – 25 days PTO for Salaried Employees
• Generous PTO for Non-Exempt Team Members
• Paid Maternity and Parental Leave
• 401(k) with Profit Sharing
• Discretionary Bonus Program
• Firm Paid Becker CPA Review Course & Reimbursement for Exam Fees
• Health & Wellness Program
• Pet Insurance 

Whitley Penn is proud to be an equal opportunity workplace. We recruit, employ, train, compensate, and promote without regard to on age, race, creed, gender, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, veteran status, disability or any other basis protected by applicable federal, state, or local law. Whitley Penn is a participant in E-Verify please follow the link to review disclosure notifications: https://www.dropbox.com/s/olsr5xgsgxsntu3/E-Verify Notices.pdf?dl=0. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications, merit, and business need.