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Armstrong, Backus & Co., LLP seeks talented individuals who want to experience the personal challenge of working for a leader in the industry. We are currently recruiting associates in the areas of tax, audit, and accounting, and have internship opportunities for current students.

When you join the Armstrong, Backus & Co., team, you’ll be proud to belong to a firm dedicated to developing its employees and their careers. We look for the best and brightest in the field and then cultivate our staff by offering a continuous learning process and one-on-one mentoring from senior-level and management-level staff. Our firm promotes a unique environment which places an emphasis on our people. We strive to provide opportunities for advancement while affording the flexibility for a life outside of the office.

Our Benefits Include

Medical, Dental and Vision coverages for employees at little to no cost (Additional Section 125 plan options available)

Life Insurance

Long-term disability

Simple IRA – 3% match

CPA Passing Bonus

Types of Leave Available:

  • Personal leave accrual – for both personal and sick leave
  • Jury Duty
  • Funeral
  • CPA Exam
  • Holiday – 10 paid holidays, including early office closure the day before any major posted holiday

Flexible summer schedules

Benefits to support CPA candidates:

  • Tuition Reimbursement
  • Interest-free financing of Becker Review course in pursuit of CPA designation
  • Cover cost for CPA testing with paid leave to test

Payment for continuing education

Club Memberships available:

  • Professional memberships or societies
  • Civic Club and Volunteer organization memberships
  • Gym membership reimbursement
  • ½ paid country club dues available for manager and above

Client development incentive program

Staff recruitment bonus program

‘Dress for the day’ dress code policy

Discounts with major retailers via Beneplace

At Armstrong, Backus & Co., you will gain opportunities for professional advancement and increased industry experience through interaction with a wide-ranging client base, as well as exposure to tax/audit issues that will challenge your abilities. In the Tax Associate or Audit Associate position, you will handle the technical preparation of financial statements, tax returns, and general ledger entries in addition to the analytical assessment of various information and options. As a valued team member, you will take ownership in the entire client process, including planning, performing, and conclusion of your assigned project. This position involves significant interaction with clients and the ability to foster positive relations within a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment as well as practice development, involvement in management decisions and exposure to technical issues that will challenge your abilities.

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Audit Manager?

After starting my career and working 2 years for a mid-market firm, I moved back to San Angelo and began employment at Armstrong Backus.  I started in the audit department as a Senior and quickly realized that a smaller firm does not mean slower paced. I am challenged every day by the different clients and projects and by the team I work with. The partners constantly encourage me to learn more and further my technical knowledge and challenge me to push myself in my career. I am grateful for the support, compassion, and understanding that has been shown to me at Armstrong Backus.  I truly enjoy what I do.
Connie Kelley, CPA
Audit Senior Manager

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Tax Manager?

Armstrong Backus has given me a place to grow, both professionally and personally.  I joined Armstrong Backus as my first accounting job immediately after graduating from Texas A&M. It was scary moving to a brand new city without family or friends nearby. But it didn’t take long to realize this was where I wanted to call home.  As a new staff member I was immediately assigned to a team.  They took time to teach above and beyond the technical aspect of the job, focusing on effective management and leadership. They invested time into learning about me and what was important to me.  The leadership of the firm also gave me the space to grow on my own and progress.
Kaytlyn Krafka, CPA
Tax Senior Manager

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Client Accounting Services Manager?

As the Senior Client Accounting Services Manager, Armstrong, Backus & Co. has provided me the opportunity to develop a comprehensive financial knowledge of numerous industries all while working for one company. I am always looking for new ways to increase our client’s efficiencies and to help our staff continue to broaden their knowledge base.
Maggie Pepper, CPA
Client Accounting Solutions Senior Manager

What attracted you to accept a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

What attracted me to accept a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co. was the opportunity to be a part of a firm that mentors, guides, and creates a positive environment to help me achieve the most out of my accounting career.
Victoria Coates
Tax Associate

What does a day in the life of an audit associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co., look like?

A day in the life of an audit associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co. looks like many things, because it’s never the same! The environment is very supportive for learning and growth. Each day we are challenged with harder tasks to grow as individual auditors and as a team. Some days we spend most of the time testing and other days we spend time planning, making selections, or even working on a Review. While we test similar sections in every audit, no audit is the same, no client is the same, and no challenges are the same. It truly is unique from day to day, year to year, client to client. It is never boring!
Sarah Collins
Senior Audit Associate

What does a day in the life of a tax associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co. look like?

My day-to-day life as a tax associate can change depending on the time of year and the projects that arise. Obviously, preparing tax returns is the primary task I have each day, but the various types of returns and the wide variety of clients that we have at AB&Co. keeps my job interesting. Things are constantly changing, and I am learning something new every day. Each day brings its own challenges and rewards as I am continually encouraged to expand my knowledge and skills, but this growth and being able to help our clients are what make my job rewarding.
Tanner Thomas
Tax Associate

What is your favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

My favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co. is the work life balance and the people. I enjoy both working with my colleagues and clients. My colleagues are always eager to help in any way they can. AB&Co is a great place to be!
Morgan Marshall
Client Accounting Solutions Associate

What is your favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

There are so many things I love about Armstrong, Backus & Co., but my favorite would have to be the leadership. Every manager and partner I’ve had the pleasure of working with has encouraged me to succeed. Having an employer who helps me focus and reach my goals helps keep me motivated. My relationship with those I work for reflect a caring, team-oriented workplace. The work we do can be difficult, but our leaders make this job very rewarding. I consider myself incredibly lucky to work for people who genuinely care about me and my family.
Caitlin Dressler
Tax Supervisor

What would you tell your friends to encourage them to apply for a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

I love working at AB&Co. It’s challenging, rewarding, and fun! AB&Co cares about its employees and encourages us to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Yes, they compensate us well, throw parties and give us Christmas presents, but that’s just the icing. AB&Co builds relationships with its employees; they foster loyalty. They build their teams to match personalities so you can grow and flourish. They recognize and reward your skill and success with promotion and responsibility. Don’t get me wrong, we work hard, but it is definitely worth it!
Michelle Boerner
Tax Supervisor

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Audit Manager?

After starting my career and working 2 years for a mid-market firm, I moved back to San Angelo and began employment at Armstrong Backus.  I started in the audit department as a Senior and quickly realized that a smaller firm does not mean slower paced. I am challenged every day by the different clients and projects and by the team I work with. The partners constantly encourage me to learn more and further my technical knowledge and challenge me to push myself in my career. I am grateful for the support, compassion, and understanding that has been shown to me at Armstrong Backus.  I truly enjoy what I do.
Connie Kelley, CPA
Audit Senior Manager

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Tax Manager?

Armstrong Backus has given me a place to grow, both professionally and personally.  I joined Armstrong Backus as my first accounting job immediately after graduating from Texas A&M. It was scary moving to a brand new city without family or friends nearby. But it didn’t take long to realize this was where I wanted to call home.  As a new staff member I was immediately assigned to a team.  They took time to teach above and beyond the technical aspect of the job, focusing on effective management and leadership. They invested time into learning about me and what was important to me.  The leadership of the firm also gave me the space to grow on my own and progress.
Kaytlyn Krafka, CPA
Tax Senior Manager

How has Armstrong, Backus & Co. encouraged you to grow in your career as a Senior Client Accounting Services Manager?

As the Senior Client Accounting Services Manager, Armstrong, Backus & Co. has provided me the opportunity to develop a comprehensive financial knowledge of numerous industries all while working for one company. I am always looking for new ways to increase our client’s efficiencies and to help our staff continue to broaden their knowledge base.
Maggie Pepper, CPA
Client Accounting Solutions Senior Manager

What attracted you to accept a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

What attracted me to accept a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co. was the opportunity to be a part of a firm that mentors, guides, and creates a positive environment to help me achieve the most out of my accounting career.
Victoria Coates
Tax Associate

What does a day in the life of an audit associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co., look like?

A day in the life of an audit associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co. looks like many things, because it’s never the same! The environment is very supportive for learning and growth. Each day we are challenged with harder tasks to grow as individual auditors and as a team. Some days we spend most of the time testing and other days we spend time planning, making selections, or even working on a Review. While we test similar sections in every audit, no audit is the same, no client is the same, and no challenges are the same. It truly is unique from day to day, year to year, client to client. It is never boring!
Sarah Collins
Senior Audit Associate

What does a day in the life of a tax associate at Armstrong, Backus & Co. look like?

My day-to-day life as a tax associate can change depending on the time of year and the projects that arise. Obviously, preparing tax returns is the primary task I have each day, but the various types of returns and the wide variety of clients that we have at AB&Co. keeps my job interesting. Things are constantly changing, and I am learning something new every day. Each day brings its own challenges and rewards as I am continually encouraged to expand my knowledge and skills, but this growth and being able to help our clients are what make my job rewarding.
Tanner Thomas
Tax Associate

What is your favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

My favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co. is the work life balance and the people. I enjoy both working with my colleagues and clients. My colleagues are always eager to help in any way they can. AB&Co is a great place to be!
Morgan Marshall
Client Accounting Solutions Associate

What is your favorite thing about working at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

There are so many things I love about Armstrong, Backus & Co., but my favorite would have to be the leadership. Every manager and partner I’ve had the pleasure of working with has encouraged me to succeed. Having an employer who helps me focus and reach my goals helps keep me motivated. My relationship with those I work for reflect a caring, team-oriented workplace. The work we do can be difficult, but our leaders make this job very rewarding. I consider myself incredibly lucky to work for people who genuinely care about me and my family.
Caitlin Dressler
Tax Supervisor

What would you tell your friends to encourage them to apply for a position at Armstrong, Backus & Co.?

I love working at AB&Co. It’s challenging, rewarding, and fun! AB&Co cares about its employees and encourages us to maintain a healthy work/life balance. Yes, they compensate us well, throw parties and give us Christmas presents, but that’s just the icing. AB&Co builds relationships with its employees; they foster loyalty. They build their teams to match personalities so you can grow and flourish. They recognize and reward your skill and success with promotion and responsibility. Don’t get me wrong, we work hard, but it is definitely worth it!
Michelle Boerner
Tax Supervisor

Following are the positions currently available at Armstrong, Backus & Co. To apply, simply submit your resume and cover letter to: [email protected]. Please include your name and the position you are applying for in the subject line.

Tax Associate

The Tax Associate is exposed to a variety of opportunities, clients, and engagements. There is significant opportunity for advancement in this role.

Qualifications:

CPA candidate is preferred, and a person who enjoys working in a team environment and serving clients and who is looking for advancement opportunities. The ideal candidate will be confident, self-directed, articulate, and goal oriented. In addition, they will enjoy challenges, be able to delegate and manage multiple projects and deadlines.

  • Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Accounting or related field
  • 150 credit hours
  • Pursuit of CPA certification
  • Strong computer skills, including MS Excel
  • Confident, self-directed, and goal oriented
  • Motivated to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Client focused
  • Excellent written and verbal communication skills
  • Ability to work as an effective member of a team
  • Minimum 3.0 GPA
Tax Manager

We are currently looking for talented individuals who want to experience the personal challenge of working for a leader in the industry. In the Tax Manager position, you will provide clients with financial information, prepare tax returns, analyze information and options, prepare general ledger entries, and more. This position will involve significant interaction with clients, practice development, involvement in management decisions and exposure to technical issues that will challenge your abilities.

The Tax Manager facilitates the entire client process including planning, performing the engagement, and concluding the project. In addition, the Tax manager will schedule assignments, supervise staff, mentor, and review work of staff level associates. A Tax Manager will also have strong technical tax consultation skills as well as knowledge of roles and technical skills needed for the work. Solid interpersonal and communication skills are imperative to be successful in this position.

The Tax Manager is exposed to a variety of opportunities, clients, and engagements. There is significant opportunity for advancement in this role.

Qualifications:

This position requires a person who enjoys working in a team environment and serving clients, and who is looking for advancement opportunities. The ideal candidate will be confident, self-directed, articulate, and goal oriented. In addition, they will enjoy challenges, be able to delegate and to manage multiple projects and deadlines.

A Bachelor’s degree in accounting or related field with 150 credit hours or Master’s Degree in accounting is required. Additionally, this position requires a CPA certification and a minimum of five years tax experience.

  • Skilled at using Microsoft software
  • Ability to meet aggressive deadlines and juggle multiple priorities
  • Demonstrates strong work ethic
  • Uses time productively to accomplish challenging work goals
  • Proficient in Windows environments
  • Manages times effectively and prioritizes tasks to meet deadlines
  • Pays attention to detail; approaches work in a meticulous and thorough manner
  • CPA certification
  • Ability to communicate and build relationships with clients and business partners
  • Project and team management
  • Familiarity with Accounting and Tax Preparation Software