Senior Associate, Tax

Carr, Riggs & Ingram; Charleston (SC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

21 PTO days

9 paid holidays

Company-paid long-term disability and

Life insurance

Job summary

Carr, Riggs & Ingram is seeking a Senior Associate in Tax to join our firm in a role that emphasizes complex tax return preparation and client-focused tax planning. The position requires CPA exam eligibility and a minimum of 3+ years in public accounting, with strong communication and teamwork skills.

You will work under supervision on diversified tax engagements and participate in firm training and development.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of public accounting experience.
• CPA exam eligibility required or in progress.
• Strong communication skills and ability to work under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complex tax returns for individuals, corporations and partnerships.
• Analyze tax issues and provide conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end tax estimates for client planning.
• Perform diverse accounting, audit and tax assignments under supervision.
• Demonstrate technical proficiency and meet client deadlines.
• Develop client relationships and participate in firm training.

Education

3+ years public accounting

CPA exam eligibility

Job description

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TAX

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future.

SENIOR ASSOCIATE, TAX

At Carr, Riggs & Ingram, your career path is just that—yours. We are strong believers in the notion that your career should adapt to and integrate into your life and not the other way around. We invite you to explore our opportunities and learn how CRI can help you reinvent your career path and shape your future. We are dedicated to uniting your professional passions with your individual personal pursuits, creating an empowered workplace for everyone—from interns and admins to staff accountants and future partners. At CRI, #EverybodyCounts.

Essential Functions:

• Preparation of complex tax returns (individual, corporate and partnership returns)
• Ability to analyze tax issues and come to conclusions.
• Prepare quarterly and year-end estimates to assist clients with tax planning
• Perform diversified accounting, auditing and tax assignments under the direction of a supervisor, manager or partner
• Demonstrate competency in technical skills, work quality and application of professional and firm standards
• Meet time constraints and client deadlines
• Possess technical knowledge sufficient to assist staff associates
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop quality client relationship and loyalty
• Participate in firm training courses to further develop technical skills
• Provide excellent client service by producing quality work, quick turnaround and attentive service
• Become proficient at tax research including a knowledge of the reference sources available to the firm

Qualifications:

• Meets all requirements to sit for CPA exam
  • Those possessing CPA certification will be given preference
• 3+ years of public accounting, demonstrating a progression in complexity of tax returns
• Excellent oral/written communication skills
• Ability to work calmly and effectively under pressure
• Ability to prioritize a heavy work load and remain organized
• Ability to work well in a team environment

Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. without the need for employment-based visa sponsorship now or in the future. CRI will not sponsor applicants for U.S. work visa status for this position or future positions (no sponsorship is available for H-1B, L-1, TN, O-1, E-3, H-1B1, F-1, J-1, OPT, CPT or any other employment-based visa).

CRI offers a generous benefits package that includes 21 PTO days, 9 paid holidays, and company-paid long-term disability and life insurance. Employees also have access to Blue Cross Blue Shield medical insurance, as well as dental, vision, and short-term disability coverage. Additional benefits include parental leave, flexible spending accounts, and a 401(k) retirement plan.