Tax Associate

The Senior Tax Associate will be responsible for handling more complex tax compliance assignments for individual, corporate and partnership tax engagements. The individual will work closely with partners, managers and clients with tax compliance and planning.

Essential Duties

• Preparing complex individual, corporate and partnership tax returns for a middle market client base.
• Review tax returns and projects of Tax Staff while gaining increasing responsibility with the review process.
• Develop, motivate and train staff.
• Performing, documenting and summarizing research and conclusions regarding specific tax issues.
• Respond to inquiries from the IRS and other tax authorities.
• Interact with managers, partners and clients.
• Remain up-to-date on current tax practices and changes in tax law.

Qualifications

• BA/BS Degree in Accounting required; MST a plus.
• 3 years of progressive tax experience in public accounting.
• CPA designation preferred.
• Strong technical skills in accounting and tax preparation; review experience a plus.
• Ability to work closely with clients to answer questions or to collect necessary information for tax service requirements.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal and written communication skills.

What our firm offers

• Collaboration with Senior Leaders – Benefit from real-time, hands-on interaction with partners and executives.
• Challenging Assignments –Diverse clients and stimulating projects.
• Furthering Education & Career Development - Continuing professional education (CPE) courses
• Excellence – Highly-competitive compensation and benefits; bonuses for exceptional achievements and innovative ideas.
• Health and Financial Wellness Programs - We offer traditional employee health benefits as well as Simple IRA, and Paid Time Off.
• Firm Culture – Our progressive, positive and supportive environment encourages a healthy work-life balance. Your opinion matters here!
• Fridays are Fun! – Enjoy an early dismissal on Fridays from May – January
• Dress for your day – Allows teammates to choose the appropriate attire for the business of each day.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $65,199.00 - $68,239.00 per year

Experience:

• Tax experience: 1 year (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CPA (Preferred)

Ability to Commute:

• Durham, NC (Required)

Ability to Relocate:

• Durham, NC: Relocate before starting work (Required)

Work Location: In person

Salary : $65,199 - $68,239