Tax Associate Knoxville, TN

Rodefer Moss & Co.; Knoxville (TN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Emphasis on work-life balance

Supportive team-oriented environment

Opportunity to grow at your own pace

Competitive salary and incentives

Business casual dress code

Job summary

A regional CPA firm in Knoxville is seeking a Tax Associate to join their team. The role involves preparing tax returns, assisting with tax planning, and conducting accounting research. Candidates should have a degree in accounting and excellent communication skills. This firm values work-life balance and offers a supportive work environment with competitive salary and benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in public accounting with limited growth potential.
• Cooperative and enthusiastic personality.
• Eager to enhance competencies through professional education.
• Cooperative, enthusiastic and able to work with urgency.
• Willingness to pursue continuing professional education.
• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in accounting.
• CPA license is a plus but not required; if licensed, member in good standing with the AICPA.

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns of varying complexity.
• Assist in tax planning for clients.
• Conduct research on technical accounting and tax issues.
• Communicate with clients to address their tax and consulting needs.
• Develop external relationships and build a network of peers.
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client matters.
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as needed and assigned by supervisory personnel.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Strong attention to detail

Interpersonal skills

Ability to work under urgency

Sense of urgency

Education

Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting

Job description

Description

Would you like to launch your career in public accounting all while enjoying work-life balance in a positive, friendly environment? Rodefer Moss, PLLC is a regional CPA firm that operates on a philosophy of listening better, trying harder, and caring more.

We would like a Tax Associate to join our team!

Responsibilities

• Prepare complete and accurate tax returns of varying complexity
• Assist in tax planning for clients
• Conduct research on technical accounting and tax issues
• Communicate with clients to identify and address their tax and consulting needs
• Develop external relationships and build a network of peers
• Maintain strict confidentiality of all client matters
• Perform other accounting and tax duties as needed and assigned by supervisory personnel

Requirements

Does this list describe your skillset?

• You have been working in public accounting with limited growth potential
• You have excellent communication and supervision skills
• You have great interpersonal skills and strong attention to detail
• You are cooperative, enthusiastic, and able to work with a sense of urgency
• You look forward to enhancing your competencies through continued professional education
• Bachelor’s or master’s degree in accounting
• CPA license is a plus, but not required. If licensed, you should be a member in good standing with the AICPA

Why Join Us

If so, consider joining Rodefer Moss. Here are five reasons we think you’ll love it here:

• Emphasis on work-life balance and a reasonable work week
• Supportive, flexible, team-oriented environment
• Opportunity to grow at your own pace
• Competitive salary, benefits, bonuses, incentives
• Business casual dress and laid-back office atmosphere

At Rodefer Moss, everyone counts!