What are the responsibilities and job description for the NEAR - Associate - Tax position at FORVIS?
Description & Requirements
Our Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (NEAR) is based in High Point, NC, and is comprised of individuals that have obtained a two- or four-year accounting degree. The NEAR team provides a centralized group of resources to assist assurance, tax, and advisory teams by performing tasks that are more entry-level, lower risk, repetitive, administrative, and non-judgmental in nature. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with team members across the firm who will request work from the NEAR team. They will focus on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to our teams.
This role will primarily support the tax compliance function of the firm. The position will include a steady and stable workload to assist with the day-to-day aspects of compliance and compliance-related services for our clients.
How you will contribute:
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
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Our Next Evolution of Accounting Resourcefulness (NEAR) is based in High Point, NC, and is comprised of individuals that have obtained a two- or four-year accounting degree. The NEAR team provides a centralized group of resources to assist assurance, tax, and advisory teams by performing tasks that are more entry-level, lower risk, repetitive, administrative, and non-judgmental in nature. The ideal candidate will enjoy working with team members across the firm who will request work from the NEAR team. They will focus on productivity and innovative solutions to deliver quality work products to our teams.
This role will primarily support the tax compliance function of the firm. The position will include a steady and stable workload to assist with the day-to-day aspects of compliance and compliance-related services for our clients.
How you will contribute:
- Preparing individual tax returns
- Obtaining a working knowledge of related business tax return preparation software
- Providing timely feedback and progress updates for all work in process
- Developing a working knowledge of PC applications appropriate to your assignment
- Serving as a resource for new staff and interns, assuming the role of a peer mentor, and providing training as appropriate
- Achieving efficiency as measured by actual hours vs budgeted hours for an engagement
- Thoroughly review work product for accuracy and completeness
- Performing or assisting with other services and special projects as needed such as data analysis relating to consulting engagements
We are looking for people who have Forward Vision and:
- Ability to exercise sound judgment, take initiative, follow through on commitments, be flexible and adaptive in the face of change, and communicates effectively
- Ability to work well, both independently and collaboratively, with team members
- Handle multiple tasks and manage schedule in alignment with department needs
- Ability to build effective working relationships with teams across the firm
- Responds in a timely manner to calls and correspondence
- Complete work in a reliable and dependable fashion and apply review feedback from experienced team members to future assignments
Minimum Qualifications:
- Associate degree, preferably in business or accounting
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite
- Ability to work 40 hours per week and overtime around deadlines
Preferred Qualifications:
- GPA of 3.0 or higher
- Experience with CCH Axcess, CorpTax, or OneSource
- Experience with individual tax returns
- SurePrep experience
- BNA fixed assets
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Salary : $46,200 - $58,500
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