Tax Associate

Kforce Inc; New York (NY); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

401(k)

Job summary

Kforce Inc. in New York City is seeking a Tax Associate to prepare and review tax returns, support audits, and manage corporate and partnership tax filings with accuracy. You will perform tax provision work, projections, and related analyses while staying current on evolving tax laws.

The role requires a CPA-friendly background and strong communication, with 3+ years in tax compliance and preparation. This position offers solid benefits and growth opportunities within a leading firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting (Master's in Tax preferred).
• CPA certification is a plus.
• 3+ years of tax compliance, preparation, and tax accounting.
• Strong computer skills with tax software and MS Office.
• Excellent communication and ability to meet deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and review income and non-income-based tax returns.
• Assist with preparing for tax audits.
• Tax return preparation.
• Prepare corporate and partnership tax returns for filing on time.
• Perform monthly tax provision and related analysis.
• Provide audit assistance, budgets, projections, and estimates.
• Research and plan for special projects.
• Stay informed of tax laws and accounting changes.

Skills

Communication skills

Excel

Word

Outlook

Attention to detail

Education

Bachelor's degree in Accounting

Master's degree in Tax

Tools

Tax software

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

Job description

Responsibilities

Kforce has a client that is seeking to hire a Tax Associate in New York City, New York (NY). This is a great opportunity to join an industry leader with great offices, very good work life balance, and amazing benefits. Responsibilities include:

• Prepare and review income and non-income-based tax returns
• The Tax Associate will assist with preparing for tax audits
• Tax return preparation
• Prepare corporate and partnership tax returns for filing on a timely basis, including preparation of work papers and lead sheets
• General tax accounting functions to be used in preparing income tax returns, including preparation of monthly tax provision and related analysis, preparation of tax projections, and related estimated tax payments
• As a Tax Associate, you will provide audit assistance, prepare budgets, projections, and estimates
• Research and plan for special projects
• Stay informed of all aspects and changes in accounting rules and tax laws

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in Accounting; Master's degree in Tax preferred
• CPA certification is a plus
• 3+ years of experience in tax compliance/preparation and tax accounting; Preferably at a CPA firm or large corporation
• Strong computer skills including tax preparation software and Microsoft Office Excel, Word, and Outlook
• Excellent communication skills
• Proven ability to meet deadlines and pay attention to detail

The pay range is the lowest to highest compensation we reasonably in good faith believe we would pay at posting for this role. We may ultimately pay more or less than this range. Employee pay is based on factors like relevant education, qualifications, certifications, experience, skills, seniority, location, performance, union contract and business needs. This range may be modified in the future.

We offer comprehensive benefits including medical/dental/vision insurance, HSA, FSA, 401(k), and life, disability & ADD insurance to eligible employees. Salaried personnel receive paid time off. Hourly employees are not eligible for paid time off unless required by law. Hourly employees on a Service Contract Act project are eligible for paid sick leave.

Note: Pay is not considered compensation until it is earned, vested and determinable. The amount and availability of any compensation remains in Kforce's sole discretion unless and until paid and may be modified in its discretion consistent with the law.

This job is not eligible for bonuses, incentives or commissions.

Kforce is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.