Tax and Audit Associate

Jobtailor; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Massachusetts is seeking skilled accounting professionals to prepare various tax returns and deliver audit, review, and compilation services. You will support multiple client engagements, learn procedures and systems, and expand industry knowledge through training and peer exposure.

The role requires a relevant degree, CPA exam eligibility, and a willingness to travel. Strong MS Office skills and reliability are essential for success.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred.
• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements.
• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data.
• Willingness to learn new technologies.
• Proficient with Microsoft Windows and Office products.
• Reliable transportation.
• Willingness to travel to client sites.

Responsibilities

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns.
• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services.
• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems.
• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress.
• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities.
• Complete research and special projects as needed.
• Communicate regularly with clients and CLA family members.

Skills

Tax Return Preparation

Audit and Assurance Services

Accounting Principles

CPA Exam Eligibility

Microsoft Office Proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Degree in Accounting or Finance

CPA Exam Eligibility

Tools

Microsoft Windows

Microsoft Office

Job description

• Prepare individual, corporate, partnership, and other types of tax returns


• Perform audit, review, compilation, and other assurance services


• Gain experience, exposure, and knowledge of procedures, workpapers, and systems


• Support multiple client engagements on time and within budget, identifying issues and communicating progress


• Expand industry knowledge through exposure to peers, clients, and formal training opportunities


• Complete research and special projects as needed


• Communicate regularly with clients and CLA family members

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree required


• Degree in Accounting or Finance strongly preferred


• Eligible to sit for the CPA exam per state requirements


• General knowledge of accounting principles and reporting of financial data


• Willingness to learn new technologies


• Proficient with Microsoft (MS) Windows and Office products


• Reliable transportation


• Willingness to travel to client sites

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in preparing various tax returns and performing assurance services while effectively managing client engagements and communicating progress. Possesses a strong foundation in accounting principles and a willingness to learn new technologies.

Highest-signal resume keywords

• Tax Return Preparation


• Audit and Assurance Services


• Accounting Principles


• CPA Exam Eligibility


• Microsoft Office Proficiency

Hard Skills

• Tax Return Preparation


• Audit Services


• Review Services


• Compilation Services


• Accounting Principles


• Financial Reporting


• Research Skills

Soft Skills

• Client Communication


• Time Management


• Problem Solving

Certifications & Qualifications

• CPA Exam Eligibility

Industry Keywords

• Corporate Tax


• Partnership Tax


• Individual Tax


• Assurance Services


• Client Engagement

Tools & Technologies

• Microsoft Windows


• Microsoft Office