Tax Associate

A. Company Overview

Elevate LLC is a national platform built to partner with growth-focused accounting, tax and advisory firms. Our mission is to empower entrepreneurial firms and their leaders by providing the capital, operational support, and strategic guidance they need to scale. By combining the resources of a larger organization with the independence and culture of local firms, Elevate creates an environment where professionals can focus on serving clients, developing talent, and innovating across accounting, tax, and advisory services.

Our partner firms benefit from Elevate’s shared services, technology investments, and growth expertise. Backed by experienced leadership and long-term capital, we are building a next-generation professional services platform that redefines how CPA firms grow, compete, and thrive in today’s market.

B. About Your Role

We are seeking a highly qualified and dedicated Associate – Tax to join our esteemed tax team. In this role, you will provide critical support to our U.S.-based financial operations, contributing to tax compliance and the delivery of accurate and timely reporting.

This opportunity is ideal for professionals with a deep understanding of tax and accounting principles and U.S. GAAP compliance, who excel in dynamic, collaborative environments driven by innovation, continuous improvement, and cross-border teamwork.

The ideal candidate is meticulous, analytical, and proactive, with a strong attention to detail and a collaborative mindset—committed to delivering excellence and driving meaningful impact within a high-performance culture.

C. Key Responsibilities

• Prepare and review U.S. federal and state tax returns (1065, 1120S, 1120) for general contractors, subcontractors, and developers.
• Perform multi-state apportionment analysis and nexus determination for construction entities operating across jurisdictions.
• Analyze percentage-of-completion (POC) and completed-contract methods for accurate tax treatment.
• Handle depreciation schedules and Section 179 / bonus depreciation related to heavy equipment and fixed assets.
• Assist in preparation of K-1s, tax basis calculations, and reconciliation of book-to-tax differences for construction clients.
• Communicate with U.S. engagement teams to resolve open items and clarify construction-specific tax positions (e.g., look-back calculations).
• Perform research on construction tax topics, including IRC §460, §199A, and contractor-specific tax credits or deductions.

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E. Benefits & Perks

F. Job Details