Tax Associate

HLB Gross Collins, P.C.; Kennesaw (GA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance

401(k) Matching

Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays

Well-Being & Wellness Benefits

Financial Support for Professional Exams

Flexible Work Schedule

Opportunities to join community service initiatives

Job summary

A public accounting firm in Kennesaw, Georgia is seeking a Tax Associate to join their team. The ideal candidate should possess a Bachelor's degree in Accounting and strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Responsibilities include preparing various tax returns and collaborating with the engagement team. The firm offers generous health benefits, a 401(k) match, and a flexible work schedule to maintain work/life balance. This opportunity is perfect for someone eager to enhance their professional skills and client service excellence.

Qualifications

• Strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills.
• Commitment to professional and client service excellence.
• Ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining work quality.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tax returns including individual, trust, partnership, and corporate returns.
• Research and analyze tax issues.
• Collaborate with engagement team members.

Skills

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Tax compliance knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Job description

We are seeking aTax Associateto join the firm at ourKennesaw office. The ideal candidate will have some tax compliance experience which may include internships or other public accounting experience. This is primarily an in-person role with potential flexibility to work one day a week remotely.

As aTax Associateyou will have strong analytical, communication, and organizational skills. Your primary responsibilities will consist of tax return preparation including: tax research, tax planning, and preparation of supporting work papers for various tax returns and tax related projects.

You will have the opportunity to gain a broad spectrum of knowledge working with our sophisticated client base consisting of high-net-worth individuals and companies in a variety of industries including construction, manufacturing & distribution, real estate, and service and technology, as well as international businesses.

How You Will Spend Your Time

• Work on individual, trust, partnership, and corporate tax returns, including preparation of workpapers
• Utilize basic tax concepts and effectively apply tax knowledge to provide clients with individualized solutions
• Demonstrate the ability to efficiently identify, research, and analyze tax issues
• Collaborate with your engagement team and communicate effectively with senior team members
• Begin acquiring the skills necessary to develop and build quality client relationships and loyalty
• Develop an understanding of the client's industry and recognize key performance indicators, business trends, and emerging technical and industry developments
• Participate in networking activities and maintain contact with business peers
• Identify and complete other projects as assigned

Who You Are

• You have a Bachelors degree in Accounting
• You have a major and overall minimum GPA of 3.3/4.0
• Ideally, you have previously gained real-world experience through a tax internship
• You have your CPA license or are looking to become CPA eligible in the near future
• You are an effective multi-tasker with the ability to manage multiple engagements while maintaining work quality
• You look forward to enhancing your competencies through continued professional education
• You have exemplary written, verbal, and interpersonal skills
• You have a growth mindset that you use to solve problems and find solutions
• Most importantly, you have a strong commitment to professional and client service excellence

Some of the Benefits We Offer You

• Generous Health, Dental, and Vision Insurance starting your first day of employment
• 401(k) Matching
• Paid Time Off & Paid Holidays
• Well-Being & Wellness Benefits and Programs
• Financial Support for Professional Exams and Continuing Education
• Culture based on integrity, respect, accountability, and excellence
• Competitive compensation reflecting skills, competencies, and potential
• Flexible Work Schedule to enjoy work/life balance
• Dress for Your Day policy
• Opportunities to join our community service and social initiatives

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

HLB Gross Collins, P.C. maintains a drug-free workplace.