Tax Assistant

Overview

BerryDunn is seeking a Tax Assistant to join our Tax Group. You will be responsible for support within the tax group aiding our service teams across a wide range of industries. The ideal candidate should possess strong interpersonal skills both with internal and external customers while maintaining an aptitude for technical growth.  The Tax Assistant should also have the ability to prioritize / reprioritize daily work while working independently and in a team environment to meet deadlines. This position is planned to sit in our Manchester office. You will report to the Principal in the Tax Group.

Responsibilities

You Will:

• Prepare tax forms for federal / state taxing authorities such as power of attorney forms
• Draft responses to tax notices
• Prepare depreciation schedules using various software
• Print and assemble tax returns, route and deliver completed returns to proper principals for review and/or signature; this includes various types of tax returns such as corporate, partnership, individual, trusts, estates, and exempt organizations
• Handle delivery of returns to client - assemble tax package to send
• Other miscellaneous tax projects (trial balance input, LIFO input, etc.)
• Engage in special projects as requested by Management
• Communicate directly with existing clients, colleagues, and management regarding various tax matters
• Manage and monitor client deliverables and due dates
• Serve as backup support to processing team
• Demonstrate teamwork by working as a team member; understanding individual and team roles; contributing to a positive working environment by building solid relationships with team members; and proactively seek guidance, clarification and feedback

Qualifications

You Have:

• Associate’s degree preferred and/or accounting experience
• Exposure to the general ledger and bookkeeping skills
• Attention to detail and quality
• Excellent organizational abilities and administrative skills
• Ability to work independently, prioritize work, and multi-task within in fast-paced environment
• Ability to understand and meet deadlines, including following up with stakeholders, as necessary
• Ability to communicate problems to management in objective manner
• Proficiency with the Microsoft Suite of software (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)

An ongoing commitment to employee wellbeing and safety: COVID-19

In the interest of employee and client safety, BerryDunn asks that all employees working in person at the office, meeting with clients, or attending an in-person event on behalf of BerryDunn be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. This policy provides clarity for our employees and enhances our ability to support clients. Many of our clients are healthcare facilities or government agencies. In many cases, our policy is simply an extension of their requirements. In addition to wearing masks in public areas and socially distancing, being fully vaccinated provides our employees working in person with an opportunity to thrive professionally and personally.

Our Benefits:

We value our employees and offer a variety of attractive benefits, in addition to being part of a high-powered, effective team! Here are just a few of our attractive benefits:

• Health, Dental, Rx and Vision Insurance
• Health Savings Account (HSA); Employer contribution
• Responsible Paid-Time-Off policy, including Paid Family Leave
• 401(K) profit sharing plan with employer match after one year
• Life and AD&D Insurance
• Long-term Disability Insurance
• Long-term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Continuing Professional Education, and CPA Exam
• Wellness Programs
• Mentor Programs

About BerryDunn:

BerryDunn is a CPA and Management Consulting firm with over 700 employees throughout the country that provide a full range of services including Management and IT Consulting, Health Analytics/Actuarial Consulting, Audit, Accounting, and Tax. We are headquartered in Portland, Maine, with offices in Arizona, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, and West Virginia. BerryDunn has maintained steady growth over its 40 year history, and the firm is regularly named to national “Top 100” lists, including recent recognition for being a “fastest-growing” firm. We partner with clients across the United States and Canada, and we attribute our growth to attracting, developing, and retaining outstanding employees who help our clients create, grow, and protect value.

We are committed to equal employment opportunity regardless of race, color, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender, gender identity or expression, or veteran status. We are proud to be an equal opportunity workplace.