Tax Associate

Description

Our client, a local CPA firm based in Parsippany, NJ is currently seeking a Tax Associate to join their firm. The Tax Associate will be responsible for preparing and reviewing returns, and ensuring deadlines are met. The Tax Associate will handle a combination of corporate, partnership, and individual returns. Familiarity with 1120, 1065, C-Corp, 1040's, Gift Returns, and Estate Returns is strongly preferred.

The ideal Tax Associate will have their CPA or EA, and will have 3-5 years' recent experience in tax in public accounting. Strong communication skills are a must, as is experience in a client-facing capacity.

Requirements

- At least 3 years of accounting experience, ideally within a public accounting

- Bachelor's degree in Accounting or a related field.

- Ability to build and maintain strong client relationships

- Strongly prefer a CPA (or parts passed with intent to complete) or Enrolled Agent (EA) designation

- Proven ability to manage several clients at once and prioritize responsibilities independently.

- Experience with tax and accounting tools such as CCH Pro System fx, CCH Sales Tax, corporate tax return preparation, income tax provision work, or entity formation support.

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