Associate Accountant - Tax

Prager Metis International; Asheville (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible work options

Competitive salary

Paid time off

Healthcare coverage

401(k)

Job summary

Prager Metis CPAs, based in the United States, seeks a qualified accounting professional to assist in tax return preparation, payroll filings, and tax document processing. The role emphasizes CPA eligibility, strong organizational skills, and familiarity with tax software.

The position offers flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles), competitive base salaries, and comprehensive benefits including insurance and 401(k) contributions.

Qualifications

• CPA or working toward CPA eligibility.
• Must meet the credit requirement for CPA eligibility.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting.
• Prior internship experience is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns, extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments.
• Assist with creating and requesting checks and mailing federal and state estimated tax vouchers.
• Preparation of household employer payroll tax filings.
• Process electronic filing of tax returns.
• Maintain tax refunds ledger.
• Gain/Loss review and comparison.
• Maintain tax database for tracking of all client deadlines and filings.
• Tax reporting system data maintenance.
• Printing, collation and mailing of tax returns to clients.
• Scanning/organizing electronic tax docs.
• Printing and mailing notices to the IRS and State agencies.

Skills

CPA eligibility

Education

Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting

Tools

Prosystem FX

CCH Axcess

Microsoft Office

QuickBooks

Xero

Job description

Overview

AtPrager Metis, we are people of integrity.

We commit to the highest standards of excellence: in our competence, professionalism, and our client service. We believe this leads to the achievement of personal, team, and organizational goals.

We leverage our unique talents and work in partnership with a team of accomplished professionals.

Our environment is flexible, transparent, and diverse.

Partners & Managers are engaged in mentoring, leading by example, and collaboration to support our career path choices.

At Prager Metis, we are part of something bigger.

For more information on Prager Metis'sphilanthropy.

In January of 2022, Prager Metis became the first CPA firm to set up shop in theMetaverse.

Qualified individuals will have the opportunity to join our employee friendly corporate culture, which offers excellent career growthopportunities and mobility.

Prager Metis offers:

• Flexible work arrangements (Remote/WFH/Hybrid on select roles)
• Competitive base salaries
• Paid time off, Sick Time, & Holidays
• Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
  • Flex Spending Options: HRA, FSA, and/or HSA
• Access to Employee Wellness Programs
• Summer Flexible Schedule
• Employer contribution to 401(k) plan
• CPA licensure support & Incentives as well as other applicable certifications and licenses
• Make a Difference: Volunteer opportunities with charity partner organizations

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Responsibilities

Starting salary range for this position is between $60K - $62K and will be finalized based on the candidate's years of experience and local cost of labor

• Assist in the preparation of tax returns, extensions, quarterly estimated tax payments
• Assist with creating and requesting checks and mailing federal and state estimated tax vouchers
• Preparation of household employer payroll tax filings
• Process electronic filing of tax returns
• Maintain tax refunds ledger
• Gain/Loss review and comparison
• Maintain tax database for tracking of all client deadlines and filings
• Tax reporting system data maintenance
• Printing, collation and mailing of tax returns to clients
• Scanning/organizing electronic tax docs
• Printing and mailing notices to the IRS and State agencies

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

Qualifications

• CPA or working toward becoming
  • Must meet the credit requirement for CPA eligibility
• Bachelor’s or Master’s Degree in Accounting
• Prior internship experience is preferred but not required

Highly Preferred (Not Required):

• Experience with Prosystem FX engagement, CCH Axcess, Microsoft office products, QuickBooks, Xero are preferred but not required

The above is intended to describe the general content of and requirements for the performance of this job. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of essential functions, responsibilities, or requirements.

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Prager Metis CPAs is an equalopportunity employer. All applicants will be considered without regard age, race, color, sex, gender, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, religion, creed, national origin, marital status, ancestry, citizenship, military status, veteran status, employment status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, genetic predisposition or carrier status, domestic victim status, caregiver status or any other characteristic protected by law. Prager Metis also makes reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities, in accordance with Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state laws.