Tax Accountant

Tax Associate

A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their team. This stable and growing firm offers its clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax.

Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity for a Tax Associate to join a team of highly motivated staff.

Tax Associate Responsibilities :

• Organizing and analyzing clients’ financial information
• Taking advantage of opportunities to minimize tax liability through deductions
• Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
• Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
• Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
• Establishing and updating client records
• Keeping abreast of current IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
• Assisting with audits by gathering financial information and meeting with auditors as needed

Tax Associate Qualifications :

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting
• CPA preferred
• 1-3 years experience in public accounting
• Analytical skills to review financial information
• Arithmetic and accounting skills to correctly complete tax forms
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
• Extensive knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
• Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
• Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients’ tax preparations at the same time
• Organizational skills to maintain clean records
• Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines

Other Qualifications :

• High stress tolerance thrives in a high-pressure environment
• Ability to conform to shifting priorities, strong problem solving & prioritization skills
• The position requires related experience working in external relationship management
• Strong organizational skills, attention to detail and flexibility
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to work effectively with cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment
• Self-driven individual, ability to work with minimal direction

If this sounds like the type of opportunity you see yourself transitioning into next, contact Jake and (605 705 3789). Resumes may be sent confidentially to [email protected]

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.

GPAC (Growing People and Companies) is an award-winning search firm specializing in placing quality professionals within multiple industries across the United States since 1990.

We are extremely competitive, client-focused and realize that our value is in our ability to deliver the right solutions at the right time.