Tax Associate: Federal/State Returns & Client Service

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 66,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Florida is seeking a Tax Staff to engage and serve clients across industries. You will communicate with project in-charges and clients and develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns.

The role also involves preparing federal and multi-state corporate and basic partnership returns, researching fundamental tax issues, organizing workpapers, and supporting the team with other essential duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Masters preferred CPA certified or eligible to work toward obtaining a CPA license.
• Cumulative GPA of 3.0/4.0 or above preferred, but not required.
• Proficiency with computers and spreadsheet software programs.
• Ability to travel to client sites as needed, including frequent same-day travel and occasional out-of-town travel.
• Ability to work moderate overtime throughout the year with heavier overtime required during certain business cycles.

Responsibilities

• Engage and serve clients from various industries.
• Communicate with project in-charges and clients.
• Develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns.
• Prepare federal and multi-state corporate tax returns and basic partnership returns.
• Research fundamental tax issues using online tools.
• Prepare and organize workpapers for client files.
• Perform other essential duties as needed.

Skills

Computers & spreadsheets

Travel to client sites

Overtime availability

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Masters preferred CPA eligible

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Florida is seeking a Tax Staff to engage and serve clients across industries. You will communicate with project in-charges and clients and develop tax knowledge while preparing basic and intermediate individual tax returns.

The role also involves preparing federal and multi-state corporate and basic partnership returns, researching fundamental tax issues, organizing workpapers, and supporting the team with other essential duties as needed.