Tax Associate

Eide Bailly LLP•Abilene, TX

16d•Hybrid

About The Position

The Tax Associate role involves preparing individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients across various entities and industries. This position works collaboratively with the tax team to execute all facets of the tax process, including tax planning, client interaction, and special tax projects. A key responsibility is gathering essential tax-related information from clients to ensure accurate tax return preparation and analyzing tax situations from multiple perspectives to maximize client tax benefits. The role also includes preparing accounting-related reports within a paperless office environment and attending training seminars, professional development, and networking events.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Accounting.
1-3 years of tax experience within public accounting.
Ability to explain details of tax experience and/or the difference between a 1040 and an 1120.
Knowledge of tax accounting principles and IRS regulations.
Actively stays up-to-date on the ever-changing tax industry's regulations and policies.
Self-starter who enjoys working independently and in a team environment.
Able to focus on complex tasks and will quickly understand the firm’s comprehensive compliance processes.
Must be authorized to work in the United States now or in the future without visa sponsorship.

Nice To Haves

Active CPA license or working towards obtaining CPA license preferred; Enrolled Agent (EA) certification also accepted.

Responsibilities

Prepares individual, business, and other types of tax returns for clients in various types of entities and industries.
Works with the tax team to ensure the various components of the tax process are performed -- including tax planning, client interaction and performing special tax projects.
Gathers relevant tax-related information from the client so an accurate tax return can be prepared.
Looks at tax situations from various angles to ensure the maximum tax benefit is applied.
Prepares accounting-related reports through a paperless office environment.
Attends training seminars, professional development, and networking events.