Tax Associate

Firm Overview

Founded in 1931, Kassouf is a CPA, advisory and financial planning firm headquartered in Birmingham, Alabama. With locations in Birmingham, Auburn, and Orange Beach, Kassouf currently has more than 100 team members.

We understand that any goal is achieved based on the effectiveness of the team. That’s why team development, leadership, and personal effectiveness are cornerstones of our vision.

By promoting a culture that fosters self-improvement, upward mobility, and continued education, we commit to striving for excellence every day.

Our highly-trained team is prepared to help clients with any obstacles they may face.

We’re honored to receive recognition as one of the top firms in the nation, a Best of the Best CPA firm, and one of the best firms in the country for women.

Though these honors are prestigious, they are side effects of our chief goal : client success. When our clients win, we win.

This has been our driving force for 90 years and will continue to be for the next 90.

Summary Description of the Position

Kassouf & Co. seeks a talented and critical-thinking individual to join our tax team. You will be a part of our fast-paced, hands-on learning environment where you will gain a solid skill set that will help advance your career in accounting.

As you grow with the firm, ongoing opportunities and increased responsibilities will be given and expected.

Essential Functions :

• GL accounting and account reconciliation.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Interact closely with other Kassouf team members to provide support, tax planning, consulting, and tax compliance services for related clients.
• Research tax issues and provide tax planning and consulting services.
• Prepare correspondence to tax authorities.
• Work closely with managers and partners on client management, delivery of innovative tax planning as well as practice development and business development activities.
• Build relationships with clients and manage client expectations; identify opportunities to expand services within the client base;

promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients

• Keep abreast of the latest developments in tax guidance.
• Assist with examinations by tax authorities.
• Understand and manage firm risk on tax services.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

Education & Experience :

• BA or BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college / university.
• CPA license, or actively pursuing CPA certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism.
• Excellent analysis and observation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, staff, and clients.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting software packages, Adobe, and MS Office : Word, Excel, and Outlook.

About Kassouf & Co. :

Founded in 1931, we are one of Birmingham's most established and respected firms. We use our strong history to propel our team toward a bright future.

Our advisory mindset and firm vision are at the core of everything we do. We are more than accountants; we are trusted advisors for the array of industries we serve.