Tax Associate

Prosperity Partners•South Burlington, VT

7d•$70,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

Prosperity Partners is a Chicago-headquartered public accounting firm offering best-in-class tax, accounting, and personal finance services to dynamic businesses, high net-worth individuals, and family offices. The firm is seeking an energetic tax professional to support its fast-growing business. The candidate must have a strong work ethic, superb accounting skills, budding leadership qualities, and excellent communication and client service skills. The candidate will work with a wide variety of company clients, from early-stage, fast-growth companies to high net worth families, and will participate in accounting and tax projects. Candidates will prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns, research and analyze complex tax issues, assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions, and respond to routine tax notices. Candidates should be able to multi-task, respond to demanding client needs, and thrive in a deadline-driven industry. Prosperity Partners provides a dynamic work environment, significant growth opportunities, and the ability to work directly with company leaders. Candidates that work hard, are enthusiastic, and behave ethically have excellent opportunity for annual advancement. Due to the collaborative nature of our work, employees are expected to be in the office three days per week.

Requirements

Accounting Degree from an accredited four-year university
CPA designation or working to obtain CPA qualification
Prior accounting experience via full-time employment
Proven understanding of transactional accounting and entries and the ability to draft GAAP-based financial reports
Success in prior work experience with the ability to self-manage & prioritize assignments and client interface
A strong work ethic combined with a positive, collaborative attitude
Self-motivated and comfortable excelling in both solo and team driven environments
Effective verbal and written communication skills
Availability to work in the office at least 3 days per week

Nice To Haves

A strong interest in taxation is important
Proficient in accounting/tax software programs such as Quickbooks, Intacct, Prosystem FX, and/or CCH Axcess is strongly preferred

Responsibilities

Prepare business, individual and trust income tax returns
Research and analyze complex tax issues
Assist with complex merger and acquisition transactions
Respond to routine tax notices
Multi-task, respond to demanding client needs and thrive in a deadline-driven industry