Job Description
Job Description
Tax Recruiter
Remote (Dallas–Fort Worth metro area)
Are you a seasoned tax professional ready to pivot into recruiting? NextStep Recruiting’s Tax Practice is expanding—and we want you to join our team as a Tax Recruiter! Leverage your hands-on tax accounting experience to source, screen, and place top talent across public and corporate tax functions.
Why You’ll Love This Role
Industry Insider Advantage: You’ve “been there, done that” as a tax accountant—now help others advance their careers by matching them with the right opportunities.
- Strong Leadership & Mentorship: Work under Tax Practice Leader Jeff Lamb, CPA (ex-Tax Manager/Director at Alcatel, Cinemark, Safety-Kleen, Builders FirstSource).
- Competitive Compensation:
* Base salary (no draw)
* Uncapped, generous commission plan
* Annual bonuses
* 401(k) with company match
* Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision benefits
* Paid time off and holidays
- Professional Development: Ongoing training, lead-generation support, and access to tax-focused networking events.
What You’ll Do
- Talent Sourcing & Outreach
* Source tax professionals through LinkedIn, referrals, email campaigns, and networking events.
* Build and maintain a pipeline of high-caliber candidates across corporate and public accounting.
- Candidate Management
* Conduct phone and video screenings to assess skills, experience, and cultural fit.
* Develop lasting relationships with candidates—be their trusted career advisor.
- Client Partnership
* Collaborate with hiring managers at top firms to understand their tax-specific hiring needs.
* Present qualified candidates, coordinate interviews, and manage the offer process.
- Market Expertise
* Stay current on tax regulations, industry trends, and key players in the DFW market and beyond.
* Represent NextStep Recruiting at local and virtual tax events.
What We’re Looking For
Tax Accounting Background: 2+ years of hands-on tax experience in public accounting or a corporate tax department.
- Educational Credentials: A bachelor’s degree is required; CPA, CMI, or other tax certifications are a plus.
- Communication Skills: Exceptional verbal and written communication; comfortable building rapport with senior-level candidates and clients.
- Self-Starter Mindset: Motivated to learn recruiting best practices, hit targets, and contribute to a growing practice.
- Team Player: Enjoy collaborating with a close-knit, high-energy team and sharing insights on tax hiring trends.
Ready to Get Started?
**** If you’re passionate about tax and eager to build a recruiting career, apply today! Send your résumé to Chad Kooiman at chad@nsrusa.com, or click “Apply” now. We can’t wait to meet you!
NextStep Recruiting provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, genetics, or sexual orientation. In addition to federal law requirements, NextStep Recruiting complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location where the company has facilities.
NextStep Recruiting Tax is a division of NextStep Recruiting LLC
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