Tax Associate

gpac; Hartford (CT); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

401k with match

PTO

Job summary

A Top CPA firm in Hartford, CT is seeking a Tax Associate to join their growing team. This stable firm offers clients expert tax knowledge and a collaborative environment. The position provides an opportunity to work with a motivated staff and advance within the firm.

Responsibilities include organizing client financials, maintaining records, preparing tax forms, advising on liabilities, and filing returns. CPA eligibility or active CPA is preferred for growth within the tax practice.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting or related field.
• CPA preferred or eligible.
• 1+ years of proven experience in public accounting preferred.
• Analytical skills to review financial information.
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients.
• Knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws.
• Familiarity with tax preparation software and electronic tax filing systems.
• Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time.
• Organizational skills to maintain clean records.
• Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information.
• Establishing and updating client records.
• Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes.
• Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters.
• Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients.
• Staying current on IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance.
• Assisting with audits by gathering and preparing financial information.

Skills

Analytical skills

Strong communication

Time management

Multitasking

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

CPA eligible

CPA preferred

Tools

Tax software

Electronic filing systems

Job description

A Top CPA firm in the area is looking to add a Tax Associate to their growing team. This stable and growing firm offers clients valuable knowledge and expertise in tax. Due to the recent growth of the firm, there is an opportunity for a Tax Associate to join a team of highly motivated staff.

Responsibilities

• Organizing and analyzing clients' financial information
• Establishing and updating client records
• Preparing necessary forms for filing taxes
• Advising clients about tax liabilities and other tax-related matters
• Filing tax returns on paper or electronically on behalf of clients
• Staying current on IRS and state and local tax rules and regulations and ensuring full compliance
• Assisting with audits by gathering and preparing financial information

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Accounting or related field
• CPA preferred or eligible
• 1+ years of proven experience in public accounting preferred
• Analytical skills to review financial information
• Strong written and oral communication skills to explain information to clients
• Knowledge of IRS rules and regulations as well as state and local tax laws
• Familiarity with tax preparation and accounting software and electronic tax filing systems
• Multitasking skills to handle multiple clients' tax preparations at the same time
• Organizational skills to maintain clean records
• Strong time management skills to complete work within strict deadlines

What We Offer

• Competitive wage of $60,000-$90,000 DOE
• Excellent benefits package including health benefits (M/D/V), 401k with match, and PTO

All qualified applicants will receive consideration without regard to race, age, color, sex (including pregnancy), religion, national origin, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, genetic information, or any other status protected by applicable laws or regulations.