Tax Associate | 2027

Location
Fairlawn
Workplace
On-site
Compensation
$55k – $95k

About this role

#LI-AL1 #LI-Onsite

Responsibilities

Essential Functions and Primary Duties

  • Gain an understanding and assist in planning multiple tax assignments in Real Estate, Construction, Healthcare, Manufacturing and many more industries

  • Prepare and review federal and state tax returns for partnerships, C corporations, S corporations and individuals

  • Develop tax compliance knowledge and assist with IRS audits, tax notice response, trust returns, gift and estate returns

  • Participate in client assignments from beginning to end

  • Develop and maintain an excellent working relationship with all levels of client staff to increase customer satisfaction and to strengthen client relationships

  • Pledge to provide exceptional service to every client by providing individual attention, responsiveness and commitment to understanding their goals and needs

  • Maintain and comply with the highest degree of professional standards, client confidentiality and personal conduct

  • Assist with training and mentoring junior associates and interns on tax methodology

Preferred Qualifications

  • Master’s degree in Accounting, Taxation or related field preferred

  • CPA eligible; desire to obtain certification is required

  • Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred

  • Excellent interpersonal, analytical, research and tax project management skills, including basic knowledge of GAAP, Taxation compliance, codes and regulations

  • Ability to multi-task, think independently and problem solve in a results driven team oriented environment

  • Strong verbal and written communications skills

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

  • Bachelor’s degree required
  • Internship experience in accounting or related field preferred
  • Demonstrated ability to communicate verbally and in writing throughout all levels oforganization, both internally and externally
  • Proficient use of applicable technology
  • Must be able to travel based on client and business needs

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