Hybrid Tax Associate: Research, Growth & Mentorship

Mercadien Consulting LLC; Hamilton Township (NJ); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid policy (2 days in office or at

Highly competitive salaries and bonus

Medical, dental, life, and long-term

401K match

Paid holidays, vacation and sick time

Business casual dress code

Mentorship and training opportunities

Internal committees and clubs

Social gatherings & events

Mercadien community focus

Cutting edge technology

Job summary

Mercadien Consulting LLC is seeking a Staff Level Tax Associate to join the Tax Team in a role focused on preparing basic tax returns, research, and developing critical thinking for tax solutions. The position emphasizes organization, multitasking, and time management within a hybrid work model.

You will gain experience in accounting processes, tax compliance, and collaboration with supervisors, while working standard hours with potential additional hours as needed.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED required.
• CPA license or EA a plus.
• 1+ years experience in an accounting role or equivalent.
• Must possess above average computer skills, knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to perform several tasks concurrently with ease and professionalism.
• Must be able to communicate clearly both verbally and in written format.

Responsibilities

• Prepares simple returns for a variety of entities and estimated tax for individuals and corporations.
• Manages work flow by meeting budget guidelines for return preparation.
• Understands and uses Firm's process software and related products.
• Understands standards of conduct guiding tax preparer behavior (AICPA Statements, Circular 230 and Firm Standards).
• Recognizes basic features of IRS audit structure and appeal process.
• Researches questions that arise during tax return preparation that can be resolved using the Master Tax Guide and IRS publications.
• Understands tax and AMT rules for individual returns.
• Recognizes and applies the difference between financial and tax accounting to properly prepare schedule M for C Corporation.
• Understands the advantages and disadvantages of S Corporation; understands the concept of AAA and flow through of items to shareholders.
• Understands the tax-reporting issues including guaranteed payments, self-employment tax and reporting of partnership income; understands the basic concepts of allocating profit and loss.
• Participates in debriefing.

Skills

Multitasking

Time management

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

CPA license or EA (a plus)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Mercadien Consulting LLC is seeking a Staff Level Tax Associate to join the Tax Team in a role focused on preparing basic tax returns, research, and developing critical thinking for tax solutions. The position emphasizes organization, multitasking, and time management within a hybrid work model.

You will gain experience in accounting processes, tax compliance, and collaboration with supervisors, while working standard hours with potential additional hours as needed.