Tax Specialist

About the OpeningAre you a caring and energetic individual with exceptional attention to detail who loves customer service and creating a "wow" factor for every client you serve? Do you enjoy interacting with people and bring a great sense of humor to the workplace? Would you thrive working for a growing, prestigious financial advisory firm in a fun, team-oriented environment?At our firm, we are a close-knit company looking for the right person to complement our team. We love working with people who bring a great attitude to work every day. As a Tax Specialist, you will be more than a numbers expert — you will be a trusted advisor to our clients and a key resource for the entire team! We desire an experienced, patient, organized, and efficient professional who is willing to exceed expectations at every level and is driven to develop strong working relationships with our growing team.Our ideal candidate is articulate, pleasant, dependable, and desires an exceptional work culture. You must have a strong capacity to handle a variety of responsibilities, including working with our clients who are in or near retirement — helping them navigate tax strategies that protect what they have worked a lifetime to build.About Our FirmTruNorth Advisors is a premier financial advisory firm headquartered in Greenville, South Carolina. We are dedicated to delivering comprehensive wealth management, financial planning, and tax solutions to individuals, families, and business owners across South Carolina, North Carolina and beyond. Our team is passionate about serving clients at every stage of their financial journey — with a special focus on those approaching and living in retirement.As our firm continues to grow, we are excited to find the leader of our tax division.Position OverviewThe Tax Specialist will lead the filings for our clients — from directly speaking with our clients, to seeing the returns actually getting filed - this role is a key piece in the client experience journey. This individual will work hand-in-hand with our financial advisors to deliver seamlessly integrated tax and wealth management solutions. The right candidate is not only technically sharp but is genuinely people-focused, bringing warmth and professionalism to every client interaction.Key ResponsibilitiesEstablishing quality standards and a client-first culture with tax filingsOversee and review complex individual (Form 1040), business (1120, 1120-S, 1065), trust, and estate tax returnsDevelop and implement proactive, personalized tax planning strategies — with particular expertise serving pre-retirees and retireesServe as a trusted advisor to clients, providing clear guidance on the tax implications of investments, income, distributions, estate planning, and major life eventsPartner closely with financial advisors to create cohesive, integrated wealth and tax strategiesOnboard, and train others as the tax team growsMaintain exceptional client relationships by being responsive, approachable, and proactive — consistently delivering that "wow" client experienceEnsure all work-product meets the firm's standards for accuracy, timeliness, and professionalismAssist with onboarding new tax clients and identifying opportunities to expand services to existing financial planning clientsIdeal QualificationsActive CPA license (South Carolina and North Carolina or reciprocal) or current IRS Enrolled Agent (EA) designation — would be preferred but not requiredMinimum 2 years of tax preparation and planning experienceStrong expertise in individual tax planning, including retirement-related issues (RMDs, Roth conversions, Social Security taxation, IRMAA surcharges)Solid knowledge of business entity taxation (S-Corps, partnerships, LLCs)Proficiency in professional tax software (Drake, UltraTax, Lacerte, or similar)Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills — ability to explain complex tax matters to clients in plain, approachable languageHighly organized, detail-oriented, and able to manage multiple priorities and deadlines with easeArticulate, pleasant, dependable, and committed to maintaining an exceptional work culturePreferred QualificationsExperience working within a financial advisory, wealth management, or financial planning firmFamiliarity with estate and trust taxation, charitable giving strategies, and business succession planningExperience representing clients in IRS audits or appealsBackground working with high-net-worth individuals, retirees, and small business ownersWhy Join Our Team?Competitive base salary of $65,000–$85,000+ depending on experience and credentialsIncentive compensation tied to division growthComprehensive benefits package including health, dental, vision, and life insurance401(k) with employer matching contributionGenerous paid time off plus paid holidays (5+Weeks)A fun, close-knit office culture where your contributions are seen, valued, and celebratedOpportunity to build and lead a division from the ground up with full leadership supportOngoing professional development, CE support, and licensing fee reimbursementA stable, growing firm with a loyal client base and an exciting future