Tax Staff: Client-Focused Tax Associate

Cherry Bekaert LLP; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 66,000 - 76,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual bonus

Medical, dental, and vision care

Disability and life insurance

Generous Paid Time Off

Retirement plans

Paid Care Leave

Job summary

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Austin, TX is seeking a Tax Staff to assist in delivering tax services across industries. You will engage with project leads, prepare basic to intermediate individual returns, and contribute to corporate and partnership filings.

The role offers opportunities to grow tax knowledge, work with online research tools, and support client engagements, with travel as needed and overtime during peak cycles.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field.
• Masters preferred CPA certified or eligibility to work toward obtaining a CPA license.
• GPA 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

Computer literacy

Education

Bachelor's degree in accounting or related field

Masters CPA eligible

GPA 3.0/4.0+

Job description

Cherry Bekaert LLP in Austin, TX is seeking a Tax Staff to assist in delivering tax services across industries. You will engage with project leads, prepare basic to intermediate individual returns, and contribute to corporate and partnership filings.

The role offers opportunities to grow tax knowledge, work with online research tools, and support client engagements, with travel as needed and overtime during peak cycles.