Tax Associate

Kassouf & Co. seeks a talented and critical-thinking individual to join our tax team. You will be a part of our fast-paced, hands-on learning environment where you will gain a solid skill set that will help advance your career in accounting. As you grow with the firm, ongoing opportunities and increased responsibilities will be given and expected.

 

Essential Functions:

• GL accounting and account reconciliation.
• Prepare federal and state income tax returns.
• Interact closely with other Kassouf team members to provide support, tax planning, consulting, and tax compliance services for related clients.
• Research tax issues and provide tax planning and consulting services.
• Prepare correspondence to tax authorities.
• Work closely with managers and partners on client management, delivery of innovative tax planning as well as practice development and business development activities.
• Build relationships with clients and manage client expectations; identify opportunities to expand services within the client base; promote new ideas and business solutions that result in extended services to existing clients
• Keep abreast of the latest developments in tax guidance.
• Assist with examinations by tax authorities.
• Understand and manage firm risk on tax services.
• Adhere to the highest degree of professional standards and strict client confidentiality.

Education & Experience:

• BA or BS degree in Accounting from an accredited college/university.
• CPA license, or actively pursuing CPA certification.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Excellent written and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Sound judgment and professional skepticism.
• Excellent analysis and observation skills.
• Ability to work effectively with co-workers, staff, and clients.
• Knowledge of accounting principles, practices, and procedures.
• Knowledge of accounting software packages, Adobe, and MS Office: Word, Excel, and Outlook.