Senior Tax Associate

Whitlock & Company, PC , is a growing CPA firm with offices in Alcoa / Maryville and Pigeon Forge, TN.

We are seeking qualified candidates to join our Tax team.

The successful candidate will have at least 3 years of tax specific experience. We are seeking a qualified professionals who not only possesses the technical skills, knowledge and experience required, but also has a positive attitude, confidence, and the ability to function well within a team environment to become a trusted advisor to our clients.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone seeking a position with an expanding firm that offers an opportunity to leverage your skills and experiences in a team oriented, progressive environment with exposure to different industries.

At the same time, we offer a long-term opportunity to learn and grow both professionally and personally, along with room for advancement in the firm and options to specialize.

Experience with Ultra tax, GoFileRoom, Checkpoint, CPA certification is a plus

Responsibilities :

• Prepare and Review Individual and Business returns (S-Corporations, Partnerships, C-Corporations, Estate)
• Flexible enough to handle complex client engagements as well as routine tax and accounting work, both of which require hands-on problem-solving abilities and experience
• Excellent analytical, organizational and project management skills
• Provide small business consulting, advisory services, accounting, and strategic tax planning services for our business clients
• Research tax issues, review legislative developments, and assist in the analysis
• Contribute to client processes and technology improvements aimed at streamlining compliance and reporting.
• Interact directly with clients to provide innovative tax planning, consulting, and compliance expertise.
• Adheres to W&C defined processes and procedures including the firm's policy on privacy and client confidentiality. Knows and follows the rules, regulations, and the Code of Professional Conduct of the AICPA, the Tennessee Society of CPAs, the Tennessee Board of Public Accountancy, and other regulating bodies as appropriate.

Qualifications :

• 3+ years Tax Experience
• CPA license, EA, or CPA eligible preferred but not required
• Willingness to work on-site in the Alcoa office

Benefits :

• 401(k), 401(k) Match - Sign up in July with 4% match with no vesting period
• Health Insurance - 50% paid by the company (3 plan options to choose from)
• Vision and Dental Insurance offered
• Short Term / Long Term Disability and Life Insurance paid by the company
• Four weeks of Paid Time Off annually
• Not a budget hour driven environment
• Business Casual environment
• Annual Bonus
• Continuing Education and other benefits available

Job Type : Full-time