Tax Associate - CPA Track & Client Advisory

Mauldin & Jenkins; Greenville (SC); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC in Greenville, SC, seeks a Tax Associate who has earned a college degree in accounting and is pursuing the CPA exam. The role involves assisting with audits, management services, and the preparation of tax returns for clients in a regional firm environment.

You will work in the field or office, develop tax planning and compliance skills, stay current on tax law changes, and collaborate with clients and executives to build your career with a respected firm.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting required
• Pursuing CPA exam preferred
• Experience with tax returns beneficial
• Knowledge of GAAP/GAAS helpful

Responsibilities

• Assist in study and evaluation of internal accounting controls.
• Test compliance with internal controls when their evaluation has shown they can be relied upon if, in fact, they are working.
• Prepare financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles.
• Examine client reconciliations of bank accounts and investigate discrepancies.
• Examine client reconciliations of subsidiary accounts to controls.
• Schedule computations of accruals and document the underlying support for those accruals.
• Prepare the schedule of write-offs of prepaid expenses and deferred charges.
• Work on S-Corp, C-Corp, Partnership, Multi-State, Individual, trust and estate tax returns
• Stay up-to-date with tax laws and regulations
• Interact and work closely with clients and client executives to provide tax planning, consulting, and compliance services
• Minimize taxes while adhering to government regulations
• Provide the ability to flex to the workload as deadlines approach

Skills

Strong verbal & written communication

Travel willingness

Weekend work flexibility

Attention to detail

Tax knowledge basics

Accounting knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting

Job description

Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC in Greenville, SC, seeks a Tax Associate who has earned a college degree in accounting and is pursuing the CPA exam. The role involves assisting with audits, management services, and the preparation of tax returns for clients in a regional firm environment.

You will work in the field or office, develop tax planning and compliance skills, stay current on tax law changes, and collaborate with clients and executives to build your career with a respected firm.