Tax Associate (Junior) — Flexible Hours, Growth

Ase Group; West Orange (NJ); On-site; USD 34,000 - 41,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits (Medical/Dental/Vision

401k for 25+ hours a week

Performance-based bonus

Job summary

ASE Group, a boutique CPA firm in Northern NJ, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join a young, dynamic team. The role focuses on preparing federal and state tax returns, researching tax topics, onboarding new clients, and drafting notices, with growth potential as you ramp up.

Candidates should have a degree in accounting/tax, with 2+ years of experience and strong ProConnect Tax Online skills. A flexible schedule is available as you ramp up, with 25+ hours per week qualifying for benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, tax or finance.
• EA/CPA or EA/CPA candidate, strongly preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience in accounting/tax/finance.
• 2+ years demonstrated experience in Intuit ProConnect Tax Online, strongly preferred.
• Audit background (or experience with documentation and ticking and tying).
• Attention to detail and the ability to research effectively.

Responsibilities

• Prepare federal and state individual (1040), Partnership (1065) and S Corp (1120S) returns, related extensions and estimates.
• Conduct tax research on a variety of tax topics.
• New client onboarding.
• Draft responses to federal, state, and local tax notices.
• Take on an active role in tax planning -- Identifying potential tax deductions and savings clients have not considered.
• Advising clients about tax laws and how to meet requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's or master's degree in accounting, tax or finance

EA/CPA or EA/CPA candidate

Attention to detail

Research skills

Organized and able to prioritize

Ability to work independently

Tools

Intuit ProConnect Tax Online

Microsoft Office Suite

GSuite

Job description

ASE Group, a boutique CPA firm in Northern NJ, is seeking a Junior Accountant to join a young, dynamic team. The role focuses on preparing federal and state tax returns, researching tax topics, onboarding new clients, and drafting notices, with growth potential as you ramp up.

Candidates should have a degree in accounting/tax, with 2+ years of experience and strong ProConnect Tax Online skills. A flexible schedule is available as you ramp up, with 25+ hours per week qualifying for benefits.