Tax Associate

HBK CPA•Paramus, NJ

22d•$68,000 - $78,000•Hybrid

About The Position

HBK is growing and is seeking capable, dedicated professionals to join their team. They offer a unique breadth and depth of experience, acting more as consultants than number crunchers, influencing communities and clients' finances. This role is for individuals who want a career focused on helping people. The Tax Associate will be part of a dynamic team and will receive support and resources to succeed.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in accounting
1-2 years of accounting experience
Knowledge of the basic accounting concepts
Have insight and demonstrate ability to handle in-charge responsibilities

Nice To Haves

Take the CPA exam at every offering and pass it within two years of hire.

Responsibilities

Perform interim accounting services (monthly or quarterly) of small companies where the work is of a repetitive nature and prepare substantiating work papers in a format that is sufficiently detailed for a reviewer to evaluate.
Prepare work papers that are organized, neat, cross-referenced, and supported by conclusions.
Take ownership of engagements, meet (or beat) established deadlines and budgets.
Update and calculate depreciation and amortization and enter asset activity into depreciation software.
Prepare payroll tax, sales and other local tax, personal property and simple to average income tax returns.
Be able to compile raw data into trial balance format, including recapping cash receipts and disbursements.
Prepare tax returns as needed using HBK software.
Prepare tax adjusting journal entries tax reconciliation and perform import into tax software.
Practice effective communication when completing all tasks.
Identify problem areas that need to be discussed with engagement leader.
Follow firm procedures and comply with firm policies as outlined in the Human Resource Manual.
Maintain strict confidentiality of all client and firm business.
Keep up to date on all professional pronouncements.
Ability to work overtime as required.
Maintain professional conduct at client offices and internally.
Take the CPA exam at every offering and pass it within two years of hire.
Know how to use reference materials as needed using HBK resources in researching situations involving non-complex tax questions.
Know how to use reference materials such as PPC and CCH in researching non-complex accounting questions.